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What Does This DXA Scan Report Indicate?
Question: My Dexa Scans came back and the results are:
Lumbar Spine L1 T-score minus 3.5
Right and left Femoral Neck both have a T-score minus 2.6
I have been in surgical Menopause then I was 26. and I am 52 yreas old now.
Lumbar Spine L1 T-score minus 3.5
Right and left Femoral Neck both have a T-score minus 2.6
I have been in surgical Menopause then I was 26. and I am 52 yreas old now.
Brief Answer:
Due to osteoporosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The scan report is suggestive of osteoporotic changes.
Medicines used to treat osteoporosis include:
Bisphosphonates are the most common medications prescribed for osteoporosis treatment. These include:
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa)
Raloxifene (Evista), a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), which is used only in women.
Calcitonin (Calcimar or Miacalcin), a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in your body Parathyroid hormone -postmenopausal women with severe osteoporosis who are at high risk for bone fracture. It is given by injection.
Densumab- used to treat women who are past menopause and who are at high risk for bone fracture. Given by injection, usually every 6 months.
Hormone therapy for osteoporosis in women.
Discuss with your doctor about these options for treating osteoporosis.
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
Due to osteoporosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The scan report is suggestive of osteoporotic changes.
Medicines used to treat osteoporosis include:
Bisphosphonates are the most common medications prescribed for osteoporosis treatment. These include:
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa)
Raloxifene (Evista), a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), which is used only in women.
Calcitonin (Calcimar or Miacalcin), a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in your body Parathyroid hormone -postmenopausal women with severe osteoporosis who are at high risk for bone fracture. It is given by injection.
Densumab- used to treat women who are past menopause and who are at high risk for bone fracture. Given by injection, usually every 6 months.
Hormone therapy for osteoporosis in women.
Discuss with your doctor about these options for treating osteoporosis.
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
Wish of the medications stated above can be given either IV or IM?
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes these medicines can be given IV or orally also as per the need. Do consult an orthopedician for proper prescriptions.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes these medicines can be given IV or orally also as per the need. Do consult an orthopedician for proper prescriptions.
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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