Question 1

what happens to bone density when you don't exercise?

Accepted Answer

It worsens: It goes down. Humans are locomotive animsl designed to move. If u move , less u lose bone.

Question 2

i'm confused by the bone density t score?

Accepted Answer

Relates to max dense: T score compares patient to age/sex/race matched individuals at age 32 (or so)-peak bone density. Relates to statistcs, bell shaped curve. Nl is (-)1 standard deviation and better (top 80+%). Low bone mass (osteopenia) (-)1.0-(-) 2.5 std dev (about #5-20 in a classof 100); osteoporosis (-)2.5 or more (bottom of the class). These vary with age, sex, race. Z score compares pt to same age, sex, race.

Question 3

can a dexa bone density scan show something an x-ray doesn't?

Accepted Answer

Quantify bonemineral: The DEXA scan is a special x-ray scan designed to quantify bone mineral density (bmd) in the spine, hips and forearm. These bmd values are calculated by computer, and can help to predict  future risks for fractures. Very low bmd can possibly signify  'osteoporosis', while intermediate low bmd can sometimes be considered 'osteopenia'. The bmd is one of many factors used to measure fracture risk.

Question 4

can you regain bone density?

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Yes: Adequate nutrition and weight bearing exercise, adequate calcium and vit d intake, and some prescription drugs (teriparitide, ...) can help you regain bone density.

Question 5

could bone density go up and down?

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Bone density: Yes, by stopping/starting various things that can affect bone density: medications, dietary changes, level of activity and exercise, and others.

Question 6

how and why does bone density increase?

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DEXA: Recommended daily calcium and vitamin d intake along with weight bearing exercise.

Question 7

how can somebody increase his bone density?

Accepted Answer

Avoid those: Things which can decrease bone density such as tobacco, alcohol, inactivity, muscular disorders, arthritis, certain medication such as seizure drugs/cortisone/etc, lung of liver disease. To increase bone density make sure calcium and vitamin d intake are adequate and use weight bearing exercise and keep active. Also, if density low, avoid potential accidents/trauma. Talk w/doc re sex hormone defic.

Question 8

what is bone density drop - what is big or not?

Accepted Answer

If it puts: You at risk for fracture, it's a very big potential problem. It depends upon where you started, how much the drop is, and where you end up. Talk it over with your doctor re: fracture risk calculators.

Question 9

can native americans have thicker bone density?

Accepted Answer

Data is incomplete: But suggests bone density similar to caucasians.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: bone density?

Accepted Answer

Bone minral density: Bone density (or bone mineral density) is a medical term normally referring to the amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones. Bone density (or bmd) is used in clinical medicine as an indirect indicator of osteoporosis and fracture risk.

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