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What Does The Following Bone Densitometry Test Report Indicate?
Question: Hi,
I got the bone densitometry test done today, i got the result as :
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Age: 32
Sex:Male
Foot Size: 25 cm
CM-200 RESULT
Speed of SOund: 1484 m/sec
Heel Temp: 30.9 C
Unit Temp: 27.4 C
T-Score: -2.70
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So looks like I fall into Osteoperosis zone and under osteopenic range..Please suggest what I need to do get into normal zone..
I got the bone densitometry test done today, i got the result as :
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Age: 32
Sex:Male
Foot Size: 25 cm
CM-200 RESULT
Speed of SOund: 1484 m/sec
Heel Temp: 30.9 C
Unit Temp: 27.4 C
T-Score: -2.70
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So looks like I fall into Osteoperosis zone and under osteopenic range..Please suggest what I need to do get into normal zone..
Brief Answer:
Start calcium and Vitamin D3 supplements.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A T-score of -2.7 is suggestive of osteoporosis. But it is not usually found in a healthy individual of your age. If you do not have any bone pain, history of recurrent fractures, history of diabetes and the serum calcium and vitamin D3 levels are in normal range then this test report does not seem to be reliable. You need to repeat the test from another laboratory to be sure of the results.
There are many drugs available to take care of osteoporosis like bisphosphonates, calcitonin, etc but these should not be taken without consulting an orthopedician as a careful dosage monitoring is needed to have an optimum effect.
You will also need to get enough calcium and vitamin D, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly. A large part of treating or reducing the effects of osteoporosis is getting enough calcium and vitamin D.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Start calcium and Vitamin D3 supplements.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A T-score of -2.7 is suggestive of osteoporosis. But it is not usually found in a healthy individual of your age. If you do not have any bone pain, history of recurrent fractures, history of diabetes and the serum calcium and vitamin D3 levels are in normal range then this test report does not seem to be reliable. You need to repeat the test from another laboratory to be sure of the results.
There are many drugs available to take care of osteoporosis like bisphosphonates, calcitonin, etc but these should not be taken without consulting an orthopedician as a careful dosage monitoring is needed to have an optimum effect.
You will also need to get enough calcium and vitamin D, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly. A large part of treating or reducing the effects of osteoporosis is getting enough calcium and vitamin D.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
As you said I do not have any bone pain, history of recurrent fractures but my parents have diabetes.I don't do exercise and travel on 2 wheeler scooter for say 2 hrs in a day..so i get shoulder and back pain otherwise no such issues..So can you suggest can this be treated by food/excersise and lifestyle? If yes what i need to do ?
As you said I do not have any bone pain, history of recurrent fractures but my parents have diabetes.I don't do exercise and travel on 2 wheeler scooter for say 2 hrs in a day..so i get shoulder and back pain otherwise no such issues..So can you suggest can this be treated by food/excersise and lifestyle? If yes what i need to do ?
Brief Answer:
Get the blood tests done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It can be treated with food exercise and proper medicines. You first need to get serum calcium and Vitamin D3 levels evaluated to find out the extent of problem. Do start taking calcium rich foods like egg, milk and milk products. Regular exercise like aerobics, swimming , cycling or jogging is a must.
Try to shed some extra kilos by maintaining a healthy life style and healthy feeding habits.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Get the blood tests done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It can be treated with food exercise and proper medicines. You first need to get serum calcium and Vitamin D3 levels evaluated to find out the extent of problem. Do start taking calcium rich foods like egg, milk and milk products. Regular exercise like aerobics, swimming , cycling or jogging is a must.
Try to shed some extra kilos by maintaining a healthy life style and healthy feeding habits.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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