Question
A two-year-old healthy male child occasionally experiences back pain, and the parents take him to the hospital for a consultation. The doctor instructed an immediate lumbar anteroposterior and lateral X-ray without conducting any examination, covering the entire body, and without providing any protective measures. The child had received a chest X-ray examination at one year old, and another foot X-ray examination at one and a half years old. Does such frequent X-ray examination increase the risk of the child developing leukemia, cancer, or genetic malignant diseases in the future? How can it be prevented? What dietary precautions should be taken?
Answer
If the child is currently healthy and lively, there is no major concern. Occasional X-ray examinations are not harmful; it is recommended to enhance physical fitness through active physical training and outdoor activities. In terms of diet, vegetables and fruits should be the main focus, with a reduction in greasy and fried foods, and avoidance of small snacks and junk food.