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What Does My Bone Density Test Report Indicate?
Question: Bone Density Test result is low
T Score: -1.4 (75.2%)
Z Score: -1.5 (77.2%)
25- Hydroxy Vitamin D Serum : 14.6
Vitamin B12 Serum : 319
Please advice.
T Score: -1.4 (75.2%)
Z Score: -1.5 (77.2%)
25- Hydroxy Vitamin D Serum : 14.6
Vitamin B12 Serum : 319
Please advice.
Brief Answer:
Osteopenia needs treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The attached reports show osteopenia- bone thinning due to low levels of calcium and vitamin D3 in the body. At your age this is commonly associated with dietary deficiency and lack of adequate exercise.
Low levels of Vitamin D3 further confirm this. Vitamin B12 levels are normal.
I would like to ask whether you have liver or kidney disease or malabsorption due to causes like irritable bowel syndrome, polyps.
Are you taking any medicines, which also cause low vitamin D levels like- phenytoin, phenobarbital, and rifampin.
We need to rule out above-mentioned causes for vit D deficiency.
Along with finding cause, we need to supplement you calcium. You can consult your treating physician who will prescribe you tablets like shelcal.
Continue taking vitamin D supplements as prescribed.
At the same time, we need to give you proper diet rich in Vit D like fish, liver, and processed milk.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Osteopenia needs treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The attached reports show osteopenia- bone thinning due to low levels of calcium and vitamin D3 in the body. At your age this is commonly associated with dietary deficiency and lack of adequate exercise.
Low levels of Vitamin D3 further confirm this. Vitamin B12 levels are normal.
I would like to ask whether you have liver or kidney disease or malabsorption due to causes like irritable bowel syndrome, polyps.
Are you taking any medicines, which also cause low vitamin D levels like- phenytoin, phenobarbital, and rifampin.
We need to rule out above-mentioned causes for vit D deficiency.
Along with finding cause, we need to supplement you calcium. You can consult your treating physician who will prescribe you tablets like shelcal.
Continue taking vitamin D supplements as prescribed.
At the same time, we need to give you proper diet rich in Vit D like fish, liver, and processed milk.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Proper check up will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
it is best to undergo a complete checkup with liver and kidney profiles to detect any problem early. Do continue D3 supplements and start with calcium supplements also.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Proper check up will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
it is best to undergo a complete checkup with liver and kidney profiles to detect any problem early. Do continue D3 supplements and start with calcium supplements also.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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