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What Does This DEXA Scan Report Of Lumbar Spine Signify?
I had a recently had a DEXA scan for lumbar spine and left hip. lumber spine is 0.810. T-score is -3.1..left hip is 0,561 t-scare is -3.5. I know the numbers probably determine how bad this is. my question is this something I can treat with vitamins or should I consider medications. some of the side effects sound terrible.
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
Hello,
A T score of -3.1 is diagnostic of osteoporosis. This means that you have significantly reduced bone density which puts you at risk of bone fractures.
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is advised in patients with osteoporosis to improve the bone density. A follow-up DEXA scan after 6 months of treatment would show how well your body is responding to the treatment.
All the best!
A T score of -3.1 is diagnostic of osteoporosis. This means that you have significantly reduced bone density which puts you at risk of bone fractures.
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is advised in patients with osteoporosis to improve the bone density. A follow-up DEXA scan after 6 months of treatment would show how well your body is responding to the treatment.
All the best!
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