X-Rays Services in Fort Myers, and Lehigh Acres FL

X-rays are a non-invasive and painless way to reveal the interior structure of your body. It is not something that you should be afraid of as it does not hurt. X-rays produce two-dimensional images of your bones using electromagnetic radiation. The pictures depict body parts in varying shades of black and white. This is because various tissues absorb various quantities of radiation. In the bones, calcium absorbs the x-rays the most, so the bones appear bright. There is less absorption of fat and other soft tissues and they appear grey. You can use a lead apron when you have an x-ray to cover certain parts of your body. The amount of radiation that an x-ray gives you is minimal. A chest x-ray, for example, gives out a radiation dose equivalent to the amount of radiation you are normally exposed to over 10 days from the atmosphere.

While the term “radiation” may sound scary, the doses used when you undergo an x-ray procedure are extremely minimal, and the low level of radiation contact required is smaller than the annual dose most people are exposed to from completely natural sources over the course of a year. Using x-rays, your doctor can determine whether a bone has been fractured, and to what extent. This way your doctor will be able to locate the fracture. X-rays are proven to be a safe and effective diagnostic tool and Dr. Pedro Ylisastigui MD is proud to offer them to our patients. You can visit Dr. Pedro Ylisastigui MD for X-Ray Services!

There can be a lot of uncertainty when it comes to self-diagnosing and injury. Without looking inside your body, it may be difficult, or even impossible, to know what is actually going on. While you may think you’ve only sprained a tendon, your injury can sometimes be more serious. If you have pain that does not dissipate, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible with a doctor who can properly diagnose your injury. At Dr. Pedro Ylisastigui MD, we are available to diagnose and treat non-life-threatening injuries. Our experienced x-ray technologists are able to take images onsite so your doctor can assess you properly.

If you or a loved one has sustained a non-life-threatening injury or illness, trust the highly trained professionals at Dr. Pedro Ylisastigui MD. Our onsite x-ray services can help to expedite your diagnosis, allowing you to begin treatment quickly. For more information, please visit us at 1150 Lee Blvd. #4 Lehigh Acres, FL 33936. You can also call us on our number or schedule an appointment online for more details. We serve patients from Fort Myers FL, Lehigh Acres FL, Gateway FL, Alva FL, Buckingham FL, Tice FL, Villas FL, Cape Coral FL, Matlacha FL, and Suncoast Estates FL.