Bone density scan

Modern medicine has yet to create a crystal ball that can predict future health problems, but it has created useful tests and screenings that can provide a roadmap. These “maps” are tools that let patients know which diseases are most likely to present challenges to their health. This is where internal medicine is brought in. A bone density scan is an important tool in determining your risk of developing osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when bones become brittle and/or your body makes too little bone. This weakens them, making them more likely to break. In serious cases, something as simple as sneezing can cause minor fractures.

Osteoporosis also causes several complications, including:

Serious hip fractures that can cause disability
Spinal compression fractures. These occur when your vertebrae weaken and crumble.
Severe back pain
Hunched posture

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Bone Health
Bone Density Scan
Osteoporosis

Echolight Bone Density Scan

Do I need a bone desity scan?

Are you Human?

Hormonal Imbalance?

1 in 3 women will develop osteoporosis
1 in 5 men will develop osteoporosis
People over 40 are most at risk
People over 50 should be scanned every year

Hormonal Imbalance?

Reduced estrogen from menopause or a hysterectomy increases your risk of osteoporosis.
Bone loss can also occur if you have thyroid problems or overactive parathyroid and adrenal glands.

Diet Issues?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Sedentary Lifestyle?

Inadequate calcium
Lack of proper foods
Eating disorders
Gastric bypass surgery

These issues and more reduce the nutrients your body absorbs, including calcium. This leads to bone loss.

Sedentary Lifestyle?

Have You Lost Height?

Sedentary Lifestyle?

Office workers or those who spend a lot of time sitting have a higher risk.
People who spend most of their time indoors are at a higher risk

Have You Lost Height?

Loss of bone mass in your spine can cause you to become shorter
General shrinking of the body could indicate loss of bone health

Past Bone Breaks?

Have You Lost Height?

While this does not always indicate osteoporosis, it’s important to talk with your local health care provider for further evaluation

Echolight Bone Density Scan

Do I need a bone desity scan?

Are you Human?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Diet Issues?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Sedentary Lifestyle?

Sedentary Lifestyle?

Have You Lost Height?

Sedentary Lifestyle?

Have You Lost Height?

Have You Lost Height?

Have You Lost Height?

Past Bone Breaks?

Have You Lost Height?

Have You Lost Height?

"As a 48 year old male I had no idea I was at risk for osteoporosis"

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Echolight Bone Density Scan

Do I need a bone desity scan?

Are you Human?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Diet Issues?

Hormonal Imbalance?

Sedentary Lifestyle?

Sedentary Lifestyle?

Have You Lost Height?

Sedentary Lifestyle?

Have You Lost Height?

Have You Lost Height?

Have You Lost Height?

Past Bone Breaks?

Have You Lost Height?

Have You Lost Height?

"As a 48 year old male I had no idea I was at risk for osteoporosis"

Appointment Information

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