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An X-ray machine uses a small dose of radiation to produce images of structures inside the body. The X-rays pass through the area of the body being examined and are translated into images captured on the other side of the body.
Learn more about X-ray exams in the Johns Hopkins Health Library.
Notify the technologist if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. No other specific exam preparation is typically required.
Learn more about what happens during an X-ray.
There is typically no special type of care following an X-ray. However, your health care provider may give you additional instructions depending on your specific health condition.
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