Upper Body Thermography
Upper Body Thermography in San Marcos, CA
Understanding the body’s thermal patterns can provide additional physiological information that may support a broader approach to health evaluation. View of Health Thermography offers non-invasive computerized thermal imaging aimed at capturing surface temperature patterns in specific areas of the upper body.
Our upper body thermography in San Marcos produces infrared images of the face, neck, shoulders, upper back, arms, hands, and spine. This is done with specialized medical infrared imaging technology and is intended to be a supplement to proper clinical examinations and other diagnostic procedures.
What is Thermography of the Upper Body?
Medical thermography uses highly sensitive infrared cameras to detect the natural heat radiated from the surface of the body. The camera records thermal data and turns it into images that are looked at for patterns and differences in surface temperature.
Thermography is non-contact, painless, and radiation-free, unlike procedures involving radiation or physical contact. It does not image internal organs or tissues in structure. Instead, it’s a record of the patterns of physiological heat that might be just another piece of information for a healthcare professional to consider.
An upper body thermogram in San Marcos, CA, looks at many areas of the upper body at one time and can document thermal patterns in multiple areas.
What Areas Are Included?
For our upper body exam, we can include thermal images of the following areas:
- Face
- Neck and thyroid region
- Shoulders
- Upper back
- Arms
- Hands
- Back and spine
Several views enable the images to be viewed within the framework of a wider thermal assessment. This examination may be of interest to individuals for additional physiological information associated with areas of discomfort, temperature differences, or other concerns discussed with your health care provider.
How Upper Body Thermal Imaging Works
In San Marcos, patients receive instructions on preparing for an upper body thermography appointment to aid in obtaining consistent imaging conditions. Skin surface temperature can be affected by environmental temperature, recent physical activity, clothing, and other factors, so preparation is an important part of the process.
Once the patient is acclimated to the examination environment, images of the given upper-body areas are acquired with the infrared camera. The procedure is comfortable, and the camera does not have to touch the skin.
Images that have been digitally processed and expertly interpreted. A written report is provided after the examination and may be shared with the patient’s physician when appropriate.
A Non-Invasive Examination
One of the advantages of getting an examination is that it is done without the use of needles, injections, compression, or exposure to ionizing radiation. The examination is designed to be comfortable while documenting thermal information from multiple areas in a single session.
Thermography may be considered an additional source of information when used with medical history, physical examination, and other testing recommended by a qualified healthcare provider.
Understanding the Role of Thermography
Thermography is an auxiliary procedure. It is not a replacement for mammography, ultrasound, MRI, CT scans, blood tests, or other diagnostic tests. Thermal images cannot be used as a diagnosis in isolation. Instead, they are meant to provide additional information which may be assessed together with other clinical findings.
At View of Health Thermography, we are committed to providing well-captured infrared images and professional interpretation to help patients and their medical providers have informed conversations.
Schedule Upper Body Thermography in San Marcos
If you’re interested in learning more about upper body thermography in San Marcos, you can view more information about the exam process, preparation, scheduling appointments, and services offered by Health Thermography.
Call our office to learn whether an upper-body thermal imaging exam may be appropriate for your individual needs and how the results may be considered in your overall healthcare evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upper body thermography captures infrared images of the face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, upper back, and spine.
The examination includes thermal images of several upper-body regions to document surface temperature patterns for professional interpretation.
No. The procedure is non-contact, painless, and radiation-free, making it a comfortable imaging examination.
Follow the clinic’s preparation instructions, which help maintain consistent environmental and body-temperature conditions during imaging.
No. It is an adjunctive procedure and does not replace physical examinations or other diagnostic tests recommended by your physician.