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Had a wrist/hand injury that needs x-rays.the tech only gave me a protect apron for my reproductive organs(lower belly).is it enough to protect body?

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Dr. Peter Baumann answered

Thyroid gland: When taking xrays, the body parts typically getting protected are the regions of the reproductive organs (ovaries, testes) and the neck (thyroid gland).

Answered 4/23/2017

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A member asked:

Had a wrist/hand injury that needs x-rays.the tech only gave me a protect apron for my reproductive organs(lower belly).is it enough to protect body?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Baumann answered

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