Pros And Cons Of Using X-Rays

Nearly every medical facility has an X-Ray machine. These machines give an outline of you bones and organs using X-rays. People argue the pros and cons of using X-rays.
A pro of using X-rays is that they are cheaper than any current alternatives. The text states “One advantage if X-rays is that they are cheaper than similar medical procedures.” X-rays are more budget friendly and don't cost a lot. X-rays don't cost individuals or insurance companies a lot so they are favored as opposed to MRIs and CT scans. Another pro of X-rays is that they are quicker and easier to use. The text states “Another advantage to X-rays is that they are easier to use than MRIs or CT scans.” In a time of emergency MRIs or CT scans won't be cut for the job. X-rays

however are quick so they can be used in a time of urgent need. The difference to a patients life or death may be determined by the scans and how long they take.
X-rays also have cons. A con of X-rays is that they dint give good images. The text states “ one disadvantage of X-rays is that they do not give detailed images” if a image isn't detailed, the patient may be misdiagnosed. Being misdiagnosed may cause huge problems all due to an unclear scan from X-rays. Another con of X-rays is that they may cause problems by radiation. The text states “Radiation exposure is probably the biggest concern patients have.” Radiation may cause health problems in people. Although it's just a risk there's always a chance to be diagnosed with diseases like cancer due to an X-ray. X-rays may also damage fertility making reproduction hard or impossible.
X-rays have both pros and cons. Pros of X-rays are that it is cheap,quick,and easy to use. Cons of X-rays is that they aren't detailed and expose radiation to the patient.