In the 'Lab Values - Scans' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about bone loss:
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Has a bone scan, X-ray or specialty urine test indicated that bone loss (osteoporosis) is a problem for you?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Have not had this test / don't know" |
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"No bone loss indicated (normal)" |
Normal bone density |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Bone loss indicated / not currently losing bone" |
Bone loss being controlled |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Bone loss indicated / currently losing bone" |
Bone loss continuing |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Significant loss indicated / losing at a high rate" |
Bone loss advanced / rapid |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Osteoporosis
A disease in which bone tissue becomes porous and brittle. The disease primarily affects postmenopausal women.
X-rays (X-ray)
High-energy radiation used to take pictures of areas inside the body.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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