How Do X-Rays Influence Health?

X-rays are electromagnetic radiations that cannot be perceived by human eye. Since its discovery in 1895, it has been employed for many purposes in airports, hospitals and security checking counters. The basic aim of its usage being to observe what is not visible to the naked eye on the outset. Despite its numerous pros, it has its cons; the primary being "its impact on health" in different ways.

Impact on Body Cells

• X-rays can affect the structure of body cells. If an X-ray beam hits a sensitive area of your cell, such as the protoplasm, then there is a very high chance of the cell's death. This situation becomes critical with regards to health of an individual as the atrophying cells can decrease the lifespan of an individual. Hence, it is best to go under these rays sparingly.

Impact on Chromosomes

• Chromosomes are the blueprints that form the bedrock of cell formation. Even these chromosomes can be affected by excessive X-rays. The chromosomes structure is impacted by these rays that results in mutation of cells in the body. Mutation causes cell abnormalities in the body that impedes proper development of cells.

Impact on DNA

• The DNA of an individual can get directly affected due to exposure to X-rays. This results in unregulated growth of cells that may end up resulting in cancer. On the other hand, it can lead to apostasies, i.e., death of cells in succession.

Impact on Tissues

• X-rays can affect the tissues inside bones, specifically the bone marrow. The bone marrow is a fragile tissue that occupies the bone cavities. The tissue is susceptible to X-rays and leads to weakness of bones in an individual.

Hair Loss

• The hair follicles are very prone to X-rays. If overexposed, the hair follicles are not able to stand the wrath of X-rays. This results in hair loss and eventually--"baldness."