Radiology errors? Fluoride on film?
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Nothing. You are either thinking of a heavy metal like lead that could interfere or you have an irrational fear that fluoride in your mouth is deadly.  When the x-ray is processed with tap water for its rinsing and gets chloride (a different halide) on it that would be an example to show why this is not a problem.
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in our dept:\nhead: 800\ncspine: 1700\nchest:3200 (w/iodine dye +300)\nabdomen/pelvis: 3350\ntspine/lspine: 1800\nany extremity: 1550\nusually on any spine film images will be manipulated so there are different views (saggital and coronal) add 400 for any of those.\nmaxilofacial: 1780\n\nthese are all just the cost of the scan..not to have them read byu a radiologist.
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Known as X-rays, Roentgen rays are routinely used to assess dental health and used as needed for analysis of bone fractures, and lung ailments and diseases such as cancer. Since there is a slight risk of cancer due to excessive exposure to X-rays, they are not used for routine checkups as they once were (e.g., fluoroscopes). See the ref.
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We have a material that was designed to be used for "jungle type settings" its sticky, hardens quickly, works in a moist environement, and releases flouride.  unfortunately the designers and chemists made it too good and the general dentist started using it, so much so, that they increased the price  20 fold.  to make up for the losses from the drop in sales of their standard filling material.   Sad isn't it.\n\nIt's called Fuji IX and its expensive.  Since it is so cheap to make and produce,  you may consider calling the manufactuer, tell them about your project, they may well donate some to you.  But if you are going to a place without services, Definitely fuji IX is what you'd want to work with.
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Someone forgot to clean the xray machine
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I guess next time nujdawg needs a CT examination, he won't care if the person performing it is trained in radiation safety.  Anybody can push a scan button, but not anyone can set the machine properly to get a quality examination with the lowest dose possible.  In order to execute a CT scan, I had to have a great deal of schooling, and I had to pass both state and national licensing boards.  Anybody can push a scan button, but what millimeter thickness is best for a pulmonary emboli vs a chest mass?  What pitch is best for which circumstance?  If a patient cannot hold his breath for long, what can you do to shorten the scan time?  How many second delay is best post injection for a kidney stone vs a kidney mass?  What pressure setting should you have the pressure injector set at?  There are no set imaging parameters in CT (or any radiologic imaging).  \n\nThis website has a great description of what is needed to be a CT technologist:  \n\nThese professionals use radiation, or a computerized digital process, to produce images of tissues, organs, bones and vessels that physicians study to diagnose and treat disease or injury. Rad techs combine the science of computers and the art of individual technique to create crisp images that provide complete and accurate information.\n\nIt’s clear that rad techs enjoy science. They must have an understanding of anatomy, physiology and radiation biology. Rad techs use this knowledge as they prepare patients for diagnostic images by administering drugs or chemical mixtures. Rad techs position patients under machines and regulate controls to minimize radiation exposure. They may even perform x-ray examinations under sterile, surgical conditions. Some of these fluoroscopic x-rays produce “real time” images of the body at work. Rad techs may also maintain radiological equipment.\nAlong with scientific and technical knowledge, rad techs must possess a caring nature, strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.  http://www.azcaringcareers.com/loc.cfm?page=radtech
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The findings on the MRI could be incidental. If we scanned everyone we would see mild disc degredation and mild curvature problems. That having been said, there is the small chance the disc degredation is related. The curvature problems may be coming from mal-alignment due to muscle spasms. The throat discomfort is likely unrelated. As far as who to see, I would start with your primary care physician or a primary care sports medicine doctor. In this case, preferrably a DO versus and MD based on the possibility you may need a little manipulation (similar to what a chiropractor does).\nGood luck
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It takes something pretty serious to keep you from passing the screening. I'm seriously anemic and they still approved me to come here. I think a lot of it has to do with where your going. Our hospital here in Naples doesn't even have a Intensive Care Unit, I think it's a forty something bed hospital, so anybody with anything that is too bad, they wouldn't send somewhere like this. My biggest problem for the overseas screening was the dental. I actually had to have a lot of work done on my mouth! But that kind worked out for the best for me....I got braces and the Military is paying for them one hundred percent because I live overseas! I'm seen on base here for both medical and dental.As a dependent ( My husband is the active duty member ) over the age of 19, our dental insurance through the military in the States wouldn't cover anything for braces. And remember that when you go in for your screening, you'll see a military dentist for your dental screening, but if you have anything they want fixed before you go ( Wisdom teeth pulled, cavities filled, etc... ) they'll make you go to a civilian dentist to have it done, so you'll hav to pay whatever the insurance doesn't.
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Yes  but if their was no displacement or a through and through fracture then probably not.  Call the Dr and ask for them to relay a message to the nurse they will look at the films and give an opinion
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It sounds the the radiologist saw something lightning up near the root of the right lung, where its bronchioles and vessels converge.  It's just a descriptive phrase, so it doesn't give a diagnosis.  Hilar prominence could be nothing, or it could be inflammation, or it could be a sign associated with sarcoidosis, or it could be an infection, or it could be cancerous.  \n\nI really wouldn't get worked up about a phrase in a report.  Talk to the doctor for the whole story.
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the chemicals are mostly the same as any black and white darkroom chemicals, which i have been working with most my life. not a problem. it's the radiation, but the technician is protected from that, so i don't see that radiology is a hazardous occupation at all. in fact it is quite lucrative. go for it.
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Go 2 Dr's get urslf sorted out in case it does become serious
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HI,\nPERIODONTAL DISEASE CAN BE DETECTED BY DOING GUM MEASUREMENTS. YOUR DENTIST HAS TO TAKE AN X-RAY OF THE AREA THAT IS CAUSING YOU PAIN.  IF HE DID NOT, HE JUST LOOKED AND SENT YOU ON YOUR WAY, THAT WAS BAD DENTAL CARE!!!  FIND YOURSELF A DIFFERENT DENTIST.  YOU COULD HAVE A FRACTURED TOOTH, TOOTH DECAY IN BETWEEN TEETH... PROBLEMS THAT NEED AND X-RAY.  GOOD LUCK
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Do U mean fluoride?\n\nFluoride kills off Thyroxine.  Causing thyroid problems.
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It means that they really didn't get a good picture and need to redo it.\n\nDon't panic.  If there was something really wrong, your doctor should have mentioned it.
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did they do an x-ray on u?
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Fluoride is a naturally occurring element found in water. It may be added in controlled amounts to drinking water. \nA level of 1.0 mg/L in drinking water is sufficient to reduce dental caries without harmful effects on health. \nAt excessively high levels fluorosis may occur. \n\nDeficient Fluoride Levels (Less than 0.3 ppm)\nOptimal Fluoride Levels (Greater than 0.6 ppm)\n\nIn humans, the only clear effect of inadequate fluoride intake is an increased risk of dental caries (tooth decay) for individuals of all ages. \n\nOriginally, it was believed that fluoride incorporated into the enamel during tooth development resulted in a more acid-resistant enamel. More recent research indicates that the primary action of fluoride occurs topically (at the surface) after the teeth erupt into the mouth. \n\nExcessive fluoride intake: FLUOROSIS\n\n    * drinking water with fluoride concentration >8 ppm (several cases in Spain)\n    * agricultural or industrial contamination (Texas, Arizona) \n\nclinical finding:\n\n    * mottling of teeth enamel \n\nxray findings:\n\n    * thickening of bony trabecular pattern\n          o best seen in vertebral bodies\n          o progresses to dense uniform symmetrical sclerosis that obliterates bony architectural landmarks \n    * marked periosteal proliferation\n    * ligamentous calcification (esp. sacrospinous, sacrotuberous ligaments)