
06/10/2023
‼️ WHEN IS BONE DENSITY TESTING NEEDED? ‼️
Osteoporosis is a common condition that often goes undetected until a bone fracture occurs. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it typically affects older adults, particularly women after menopause. Therefore, according to experts, bone density testing should be performed when:
✅ Women are 65 years or older.
✅ Women are 50 years or older and have gone through menopause.
✅ Women are in menopause and have a family history of osteoporosis.
✅ Unexplained back pain occurs.
✅ A bone fracture happens before the age of 50.
✅ Menstrual cycles become irregular or stop, even if women are not pregnant or in menopause.
✅ Organ transplantation has been undergone.
✅ The patient's posture is deteriorating, such as developing a hunched back.
✅ There are hormonal changes.
✅ There is a loss of approximately 4 cm in height.