X-rays – used to see bones.
CT scans – uses x-rays to create quick body images.
MRI scans – uses radio-waves to create detailed body images.
Ultrasounds – used for pregnancy and organ images.
Lung and heart conditions 🫁❤️
Cancer 🎗️
Digestive problems 🏥
Muscle and joint issues 💪
Pregnancy monitoring 🤰
Some scans are quick, like an X-ray. Others, like an MRI, take longer, and you may need to lie still.
Now, let’s look at the different types of conditions you might be referred here for — like lung issues, heart problems, or joint pains.
Bronchitis is when tubes in lungs swell. You may cough a lot and feel sore. Doctors check with X-ray. Rest and medicine help.
Pneumonia is a chest infection. It makes breathing hard. You may have fever, cough, or chest pain. Doctors use X-rays. Treatment is antibiotics or oxygen.
RSV is a virus in the lungs. Happens more in babies or older people. Causes cough, wheeze, and hard breathing. Treated with rest, fluids, or oxygen.
TB is a serious lung infection. It makes you cough for a long time. You may lose weight or sweat at night. Test with X-ray and blood. Treatment is long medicine course.