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What Does The Bone Density Test Result Suggest?

My sister recently took a bone density test. Today she received the results in the mail. One comment was loose bones and your physician will discuss this with you on your next visit. We have never heard the term loose bones . Please educate us. Thank you
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Term loose bones, denotes to reduced bone density. It can lead to osteopenia or osteoporosis. There are no particular symptoms, to recognize happening of reduced bone density. Only a bone scan can diagnose the loose bones. There are numerous causes of bone loss. Bone loss in women occurs faster during first few years after menopause, though this loss continues with aging, but at a lower pace. Other causes may be low calcium diet, lack of exercise, smoking and use of certain medicines like corticosteroids. Treatment consists of treatment of the cause of the condition.

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Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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What Does The Bone Density Test Result Suggest?

Hi, Term loose bones, denotes to reduced bone density. It can lead to osteopenia or osteoporosis. There are no particular symptoms, to recognize happening of reduced bone density. Only a bone scan can diagnose the loose bones. There are numerous causes of bone loss. Bone loss in women occurs faster during first few years after menopause, though this loss continues with aging, but at a lower pace. Other causes may be low calcium diet, lack of exercise, smoking and use of certain medicines like corticosteroids. Treatment consists of treatment of the cause of the condition. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician