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Osteoporosis: Diagnosis

Added: August 17, 2007 | Time 01:52 | Views: 831

Screening tests are often used at health fairs and other events to estimate if osteoporosis is present. Your doctor may also perform a Dexa scan (bone density test) to confirm diagnosis.

Topics: Aging, Muscular/Skeletal

Tags: aging, bone density, dexa scan, Osteoporosis, osteoporosis diagnosis, ultrasound technology

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photobiz2 says:46 weeks ago | Reply

I also have wondered if men are at risk.....you usually hear that women need to be tested. Even the doc says that WOMEN usually have both hips scanned.

icyou says:47 weeks ago | Reply

When should you get screened for osteoporosis? At what age? Is is common in men?

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