X-Rays
These are basically radiations also called electromagnetic waves. The images obtained from X Rays basically shows the parts of your body in different shades of black and white.
Preparation:
- Before an X-Ray, avoid using any sort of cream or lotion.
- Change into a gown or wear comfortable clothes.
- For GI X-Rays, patient should not eat or drink several hours beforehand.
- Remove metal objects before an X-Ray.
Duration: An X-Ray usually takes less than 15 mins and it totally depends on the number of parts of your body being examined.