Bone Density

Your bone density exam can tell you and your doctor if you are at risk for osteoporosis, and what treatment may be necessary or available to combat bone loss.

Am I at Risk?
Although anyone can have osteoporosis, there are certain things that can put you at a higher risk or developing osteoporosis.

• Being of Caucasian or Asian ancestry
• Having a small frame or low body weight
• Having a family history of osteoporosis
• Avoidance of dairy products
• Being a female
• Excessive caffeine intake
• Excessive alcohol intake
• Smoking
• Going through early menopause
• Having a sedentary lifestyle

Preparing for the test

DO NOT:

• Wear jeans or an under wire bra
• Take calcium tablets the day of the exam

Do:

• Wear loose fitting clothing without zippers
• This exam will take less than 10 minutes!

Before any test, you will be given an explanation of the procedure.?Ǭ†
Please feel free to ask questions.