You need Bone Density test

A bone density test measures the amounts of calcium and other minerals in your bones, and how likely you are to develop thin and brittle bones - characteristics of a condition called Osteoporosis.


 Following factors should be evaluated by the doctors before recommending a bone density test:

• How tall you are and how much you weigh.

• Whether you are a smoker.

• Your family history of a broken hip, particularly your parents.

• Medications you take.

• Whether you have a disorder that increases your risk of Osteoporosis.

• Your age, and whether you have become menopausal.

 

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