A Bone scan (bone scintigraphy) is a nuclear medicine test of the whole skeleton. It shows areas of increased bone activity: cancer spread, infection, stress fractures. Typical effective dose 3 to 6 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Areas of increased bone activity: cancer spread, infection, stress fractures.
Cancer staging, unexplained bone pain.
Drink extra water after the injection; the scan is done 2 to 4 hours later.
Typical effective dose 3 to 6 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
about 3 to 4 hours in total. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Nuclear medicine
परिणाम की व्याख्या के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाएँ — अकेला परीक्षण निदान नहीं करता।
निकटतम सुविधाएँ दिखाने हेतु आपका स्थान एक बार उपयोग होता है। कुछ संग्रहीत नहीं होता।
What does a bone scan show?
Areas of increased bone activity: cancer spread, infection, stress fractures.
Why is a bone scan done?
Cancer staging, unexplained bone pain.
How do I prepare for a bone scan?
Drink extra water after the injection; the scan is done 2 to 4 hours later.
Does a bone scan use radiation?
Typical effective dose 3 to 6 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a bone scan take?
about 3 to 4 hours in total
Bone scan (bone scintigraphy) क्यों किया जाता है?
Cancer staging, unexplained bone pain.
Bone scan (bone scintigraphy) के लिए कैसे तैयारी करें?
Drink extra water after the injection; the scan is done 2 to 4 hours later.
Bone scan (bone scintigraphy) गर्भावस्था में सुरक्षित है?
Typical effective dose 3 to 6 mSv, similar to about 1 to 2 years of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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