Description
DEXA scans are done to see how strong and dense your bones are, using low-dose X-rays.
– Main reasons:-
– Diagnose osteoporosis early:- Detects tiny drops in bone density before you actually break a bone. It measures minerals like calcium in your bones.
– Predict fracture risk:- Helps work out your risk of breaking a bone, so doctors can decide if you need treatment.
– Monitor treatment:- If you’re on osteoporosis meds, repeat scans every 1-2 years show if bone density is improving, stable, or worsening.
– Body composition:- Total-body DEXA also measures bone, fat, and muscle percentage. Doctors consider it more reliable than other body fat tests.
It’s fast, painless, and uses way less radiation
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