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I Started To Have Left Flank And Back Pain.Having Vitamin D And Calcium But I Still Have Pain
i am a 46 year old male in generally good health, about 6 months ago i started to have left flank and back pain , i have went thru a chest and abdominal CT and a bone scan plus a bone density test, all i have been told is that i am losing bone density and that i had 2 fractured ribs that have begun to heal, i am taking Vitamin D and Calcium but i still have pain. What else could this be
Tue, 5 Jul 2011
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Bone pain can result due to reduced bone density. The Doctor needs to confirm the cause of this which can be due to Osteoporosis, vitamin deficiency which is rare unless you get no sun exposure or have some problem in vitamin absorption in your bowels. Get tested for Serum calcium, PTH, Vitamin D levels to confirm if it is osteoporosis or parathyroid tumor which can also cause this. Beware and get tested for your safety.
Bone pain can result due to reduced bone density. The Doctor needs to confirm the cause of this which can be due to Osteoporosis, vitamin deficiency which is rare unless you get no sun exposure or have some problem in vitamin absorption in your bowels. Get tested for Serum calcium, PTH, Vitamin D levels to confirm if it is osteoporosis or parathyroid tumor which can also cause this. Beware and get tested for your safety.
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