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| Osteoprosis and Bone Density Measurement | **Annual Physical Exam** for Adults | ||||||||||||||||
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OSTEOPOROSIS What is it? Osteoporosis is a disease that gradually weaken bones, causing them to become brittle and prone to fractures. Osteoporosis and its associated fractures can rob you of your mobility and your independence. It is estimated taht at age 50, a woman has nearly 40% chance of developing an osteoporotic fracture during her remaining lifetime. A woman's lifetime risk of a hip fracture alone equal to the combined risk of developing breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer--and up to 20% more women who suffer hip fractures die within one year of the fracture than those of similar age who haven't suffered a hip fracture. Many women who are postmenopausal are at risk of osteoporosis. The presence of any one of these factors can add to your risk: * Caucasian race or Asian ethnicity. * Thin or small build. * Family history of osteoporosis or osteoporotic fracture. * Early menopause (before age 45). * Smoking. * Inactive style. * Chronic use of some medications such as steroids, excessive thyroid hormone, and certain anticonvulsants. * Excessive alcohol use. * Note: You may have none of these risk factors and still be at risk of developing osteoporosis. Some authorities believe that the presence of any if these factors increase the risk of osteoporosis. However, even if you have none of these factors, you may still have osteoporosis-- a bone density measurement can provide the information your doctor needs to clearly tel for sure. A bone density measurement can help your doctor diagnose osteoporosis in time. Early detection using bone measurement is the best way to protect yourself from the potentially delibitating effects of osteoporosis. What is a Bone Density Measurement? A bone density measurement will determine your bone mineral density (BMD) for the area measured and compare that result with the average BMD of a young adult normals if you sex and race at their peak BMD. This information will help your doctor determine if you need to take certain steps to protect your bone health. Bone density measurement is simple, safe, noninvasive, and painless, and you don't need to undress. How long does a mearsurement take? A measurement takes from 5 to 20 minutes. You will be aksed to be very still during this time. How much radiation will I be exposed to? You will be exposed to very little radiation-in fact, in most cases, less than a standard chest X-ray. As with any medical procedure be sure to tell your docotor if you are pregnant. What should I wear? Wear comfortable clothing, preferably something without metal buttons, buckles, or zippers. Is a bone density measurement the same as a bone scan? A bone scan, which may help your doctor to identify certain bone abnormalities such as infection, inflamtion, and cancer, requires and injection of radioactive material. A bone density requires no special preperation, medication, or injection. How can I schedule the Bone Density Test? Just call (910) 270-2722 for information and early appointment for test. "We value your time and health like ours!" |
FOR ADULTS - Both Males and Females: History and Clinical Exam. Urinalysis Stool test for Occult Blood Blood work including but not limited to Glucose,Cholestrol,Hemoglobin, Electrolytes, Liver and Kidney functions etc. Electrocardiogram. Chest XRay if indicated Pulmonary Function Tests if indicated. Arterial Circulation Test if indicated. Stress Test and Holter Monitor if indicated. Flexible Sigmoidoscopy if indicated. TB Test if indicated. Yearly Flu Injection. Sometimes twice. Pneumonia Vaccine every five years if indicated. Other Immunization as indicated. For Males Only: Above and : Gonadal and Digital Rectal Exam. PSA Testosterone level if indicated. For Females Only: Above and : Pelvic Exam / Pap Smear. Breast Exam and Mammogram as per schedule. Bone Density Measurement as indicated. These are our recommendations but these are only guidelines and your doctor is the best person to help you decide what is best for your particular case. | ||||||||||||||||
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