Pain from X-Ray? Dr. Gregory Greenman Answers

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Dr. Gregory Greenman, a physicist, addressed concerns regarding pain experienced during an X-ray procedure. The discussion highlighted that the pain could be attributed to muscle strain rather than high radiation exposure. The participant, Dirk Jacques Gielen, inquired about the potential effects of radiation from an X-ray taken of his lungs, but Dr. Greenman clarified that immediate pain is unlikely to be caused by radiation. Instead, he emphasized the importance of consulting a medical professional for accurate diagnosis and advice.

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Morbius said:
Absolute,

It all depends on how big the dose is. A big enough radiation dose takes out the nervous system
and you die almost immediately.

Dr. Gregory Greenman
Physicist



Dear Dr. Greenman,

I have a question wherefor I do not find the way how to post it on the forum.
It is related to radioactivity;:

I had to lett taken a X-ray from my longs.
When the machine made a grumpy noise, the picture got taken, but at that instant suddenly the whole side of my chest was sor(the chestside face-ing the positioned was suddenly in pain). I wonder now, few years later, what caused the pain, and if the reason could have bin a high dose of radiation? It has hurd perhaps couple of days.

Sicerely yours to help me find the legal answer to this hospital question. I am from Belgium,
and my name is Dirk Jacques Gielen.(Not Dirk Gielen)
 
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Mhints said:
Dear Dr. Greenman,

I have a question wherefor I do not find the way how to post it on the forum.
It is related to radioactivity;:

I had to lett taken a X-ray from my longs.
When the machine made a grumpy noise, the picture got taken, but at that instant suddenly the whole side of my chest was sor(the chestside face-ing the positioned was suddenly in pain). I wonder now, few years later, what caused the pain, and if the reason could have bin a high dose of radiation? It has hurd perhaps couple of days.

Sicerely yours to help me find the legal answer to this hospital question. I am from Belgium,
and my name is Dirk Jacques Gielen.(Not Dirk Gielen)

Sounds like you pulled a muscle. What position were you in for the X-ray?
 
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We do not diagnose people online. You should consult a medical doctor.