What is the need for Bone Density Test?

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What is the need for Bone Density Test
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• A bone density test enhances the accuracy of
  calculating your risk of breaking bones.

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• It requires X-Rays to measure how many grams of
  calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a
  segment of bone.

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• Your test result will assist your physician make
  recommendations to help you protect your bones.

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Doctors use bone density testing to

• Identify reductions in bone density before you
  break a bone
• Verify your risk of broken bones (fractures)
• Confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis
• Look for osteoporosis treatment

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Despite of your sex or age, your health care
physician may advise a bone density test if
you've

• Lost height
• Medication
• Received a transplant
• Low hormone levels

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What is the normal bone density?

• Test Score What your test score means
• -1 and above - Your bone density is considered
  normal.
• Between -1 and -2.5 - Low Bone Density
  (Osteopenia)
• -2.5 and below - You have osteoporosis.

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How often you must get a bone density test?

• People taking an osteoporosis medicine should
  repeat their bone density test by one two years

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