Patient's question:
Born without rest, at more than forty days, I went to the hospital for a check-up. They said... they did a chest X-ray, but the results were unclear. They did another one, and it showed a left clavicle fracture that had healed abnormally.Doctor's answer:
X-rays have teratogenic effects, especially during the embryonic period. That is, the period from 3 to 8 weeks after conception is the most sensitive time for radiation damage, making it easier to develop congenital defects. However, under routine conditions, such as during physical examinations and chest X-rays, the average dose of radiation exposure to the fetus is less than the teratogenic dose, resulting in a low risk of teratogenicity. It is very necessary to strengthen fetal monitoring during pregnancy.