The compression device may produce pressure. You may feel weak, nauseous, and lightheaded for a short time after the procedure. There is a chance of an allergic reaction to the dye. There is low radiation exposure. X-rays are monitored and regulated to provide the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce the image.
Most experts feel that the risk is low compared with the benefits.
Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the X-ray . The X-ray shows normal structures for the age of the patient. The intravenous pyelography may reveal kidney diseases , birth defects, tumors, kidney stones , and inflammation caused by infections. The kidneys are responsible for removing wastes from the body, regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure, and the stimulation of red blood cell production. The gross anatomical structure of the kidney is illustrated.