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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal MD

Just had a bone density scan. Result is -2.6. I'm 67 year old male. Don't drink, don't smoke ... once a week? Is this a serious bone loss? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Aashish Raghu MD

Dear Doctor, I have just had my annual physical exam with my family doctor, including a bone density scan. I would like to see an expert osteoporosis person for a second opinion about what to do next ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aashish Raghu ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Deepak Sundriyal MD

last one approx 7 months ago. I am currently in remission. My Primary Physician wants me to have a bone density scan(DEXA). Is it safe for me? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepak Sundriyal ( Oncologist)
Dr. Anshul Varshney MD

After a bone density scan it was found that I am deficient in vitamin D. I cannot be in the sun because of a herpes flare-up on my lip. I have just come off of 6 months on prednisone . What dosage ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anshul Varshney ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

Hi Doctor: I spoke with a doctor from your practice about my recent bone density scan which ... Doctor: I forgot to mention in my most recent question that the bone density scan... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Varinder Joshi MD

Hello. I had a mammogram today followed by a bone density scan. I think I may have accidently worn the nipple cover used for the mammogram during the bone density scan. The... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Varinder Joshi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ganesh MD

I had a bone density scan about 5 years ago. They called me and told me it was normal. I had one done recently and they called and said it was normal, but then called and said I have osteopenia. I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ganesh ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. ARCHANA MD

after recent bone density scan I have been diagnosed Osteoporosis. what can i do for leg bone pain.I have been taking calcium and vitamin D3 for 2 yrs. iam 54 yrs old. always drink lots of milk.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ARCHANA ( Anesthesiologist)
Dr.  Gopal Goel MD

so I was having a bone density scan and my good knee was really hot according to the scan. so they had me go and get an xray. its been really sore for awhile and has had to bear the weight because i ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gopal Goel ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

my life have I had any problems with my legs or any other parts of my body. Had scan and bone density scan and they say i have osteo-pendant. Taking alieve for pain. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)