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Is it safe to have a x-ray twice in a week?
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OF What?: The usual rule of thumb is that if an imaging study is indicated then the risk of the study should be outweighed by the benefits. Would be helpful to know what kind of exam you are asking about and why you need it that often.
Answered 9/28/2016
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