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Explain my X-ray, for $25
An X-ray report is often just a few lines, but those lines can be confusing. We turn them into words that make sense.
What does an X-ray show?
An X-ray is a quick picture that shows bones clearly and gives a rough look at the lungs, heart and belly. Hard things (like bone) look white, air looks black, and soft tissue looks gray.
Words you may see on a chest X-ray
- Opacity: a whiter, cloudy area. It can be many things, like pneumonia, fluid, or scarring.
- Infiltrate / consolidation: part of the lung filled with something other than air, often an infection.
- Cardiomegaly: the heart looks bigger than usual.
- Effusion: fluid around the lungs.
- No acute cardiopulmonary process: nothing urgent in the heart or lungs. Good news.
How MyScanGuide helps
For $25, send your X-ray image (and the report, if you have it). AI tools check for common X-ray findings, and you get a plain-English explanation plus questions to ask your doctor.
Get your scan explained
Plain-English explanation and questions for your doctor. X-ray: $25.
Questions
Can I send a photo of my X-ray?
The original image file is best (from a CD or patient portal). A clear photo of the written report is helpful too.
Is $25 the full price?
Yes. One price, paid once. No subscription.
For information only. Not medical advice. MyScanGuide is not a doctor and does not diagnose or treat. Always talk with your own doctor. In an emergency, call 911.