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I want to check for my growth plates but other doctors say i shouldn't because it uses x-ray and the results are not certain. should i follow the other doctors advice?
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Doctors do not want to use xrays just for satisfying curiosity. That said, there are xrays that check the growth plates to see if there is a problem, and sometimes can tell a patient their physiologic age to compare with the birthday age. This can help with certain metabolic diseases and vitamin deficiencies.
Answered 7/20/2021
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