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Does A Bone Density Scan Test Have Two Results?

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 asked why they called before and said it was normal. They said the results come back at two different times. I never got a call the second time after my first test. Does the test have two results that come back at different times?
posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2014
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1.The report suggest changes in the bone densities in two different timings.
2.The bone density is a subjective findings - some can take it as a serious findings - few can be treated as normal for the age.
3.Usually patients / females after 45 this bone density changes are seen in any patient - which is normal findings at this age.
4.Another possibilities are the density changes in the x-ray due to contrast setting - technical issue can be seen as low or high at times.
5.So depending on your clinical presentation - you can take the things / report into considerations.

Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
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Does A Bone Density Scan Test Have Two Results?

Welcome to health care magic. 1.The report suggest changes in the bone densities in two different timings. 2.The bone density is a subjective findings - some can take it as a serious findings - few can be treated as normal for the age. 3.Usually patients / females after 45 this bone density changes are seen in any patient - which is normal findings at this age. 4.Another possibilities are the density changes in the x-ray due to contrast setting - technical issue can be seen as low or high at times. 5.So depending on your clinical presentation - you can take the things / report into considerations. Good luck. Hope i have answered your query, any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask. http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888