An X-ray, or X-radiation, is a tool used to diagnose or help assess various health conditions or issues. An X-ray can be ordered if you have a broken bone, for example, or even a strained muscle, to determine the type and severity of the injury. A mammogram, which is a common test used to diagnose breast cancer, is also an example of an X-ray. Essentially, being able to see underneath your skin and in your body allows your care provider to better diagnose and treat the health issue you’re dealing with. Most people can get most areas of their body X-rayed. If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant you should not receive an X-ray, so be sure to inform your doctor if this is your case, or if you have any other existing health conditions. X-rays can help diagnose various health conditions and issues, including broken bones, dislocated joints, certain types of cancer, tooth decay, some causes of abdominal pain, arthritis, and lung conditions or diseases like tuberculosis or pneumonia. If you or your child have swallowed a foreign object, an X-ray can be used to detect where the object is, in order to ensure it does not create blockages or any further harm. Essentially, X-rays are a common test used for a wide variety of reasons, on most areas of the body. They are an extremely helpful diagnostic tool, and most people will have at least one or more X-rays in their lifetime. At our Q-Day Walk-in and Primary Clinic, we offer the above type of X-rays.