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What Do These Bone Density Study Findings Indicate?
Question: I recently had a Bone Density Study. Results - The bone mineral density for the lumbar spine is 1.269g/cm2 which corresponds to a T score of 0.4 and a Z score of 1.2
The proximal left femur has a mean bone mineral density of 0.877 g/cm2 with a T score of -1.6 and a Z score of -0.3
The proximal left femur has a mean bone mineral density of 0.877 g/cm2 with a T score of -1.6 and a Z score of -0.3
Brief Answer:
Your findings may suggests mild osteopenia without XXXXXXX osteoporosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings may suggests mild osteopenia without XXXXXXX osteoporosis.
Osteopenia is decreased mineral content in bones.
This is expected finding in your age.
You are rightly suggested to take vitamin D.I suggest to take calcium supplementation also.
You can also take calcium rich food like milk and milk products.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Your findings may suggests mild osteopenia without XXXXXXX osteoporosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings may suggests mild osteopenia without XXXXXXX osteoporosis.
Osteopenia is decreased mineral content in bones.
This is expected finding in your age.
You are rightly suggested to take vitamin D.I suggest to take calcium supplementation also.
You can also take calcium rich food like milk and milk products.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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