Do I Need a Fractured Foot X-Ray if I Can Still Walk?
In most cases, a broken bone in the toe or foot will cause immediate pain that increases with activity; swelling; bruising; deformity; tenderness; and difficulty walking. Small cracks, however, may not cause significant pain in the beginning, but they can worsen over time. If you have injured your foot and the pain worsens or does not improve with self-care, you should consult an MD Now provider to determine if you may need a foot or broken toe X-ray.
How Do I Know if I Should Have a Broken Hand X-Ray?
A medical X-ray of the hand is typically ordered to diagnose possible fractures of the fingers or hand. Hand and wrist fractures typically occur as the result of a fall or direct trauma. Signs and symptoms may include pain, visible deformity, swelling, and difficulty moving the wrist or fingers.
How Do I Know if I Have a Broken Arm?
It can be difficult to tell the difference between a broken arm and a severe sprain. Both injuries can cause pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving the affected arm. If you experience any of these signs and symptoms following an injury to your arm, it is best to seek medical attention. An MD Now provider can order a broken arm bone X-ray to determine the exact nature of your injury and recommend the appropriate treatment.
How Do I Know if I Should Have an Urgent Care Chest X-Ray?
An urgent care chest X-ray is used to identify abnormalities or diseases involving the airways, bones, heart, lungs, and blood vessels in the chest. In an urgent care setting, this type of scan may be ordered to diagnose conditions ranging from pneumonia to broken ribs or a collapsed lung.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of a Broken Ankle?
An ankle break X-ray is used to diagnose fractures involving the far end of the tibia and/or fibula. The tibia, also known as the shinbone, is located on the inner side of the leg. The fibula is located on the outside of the leg. An MD provider may order this type of X-ray if you have difficulty putting weight on your ankle, along with pain, swelling, or bruising around your ankle following an injury.
