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Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Test in Gurgaon
Bone densitometry, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry or DEXA, uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body (usually the lower spine and hips) to measure bone loss.It is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis, to assess an individual's risk for developing osteoporotic fractures. DEXA is simple, quick and noninvasive. It's also the commonly used and the most standard method for diagnosing osteoporosis. A DEXA scan involves a much smaller radiationexposure than a standard chest X-ray.
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Who should go for a BMD Test?
1. Post-menopausal women
2. Men over 65 years of age
3. Patients with Kidney diseases
4. Person with a history of fracture
5. Smokers
6. Patients on steroids or Phenytoin
7. Loss of height
8. Vitamin D deficiency
9. Sedentary lifestyle
10. Family history of Osteoporosis
Please refrain from taking any calcium supplements for 24 hours prior to your test. Calcium tablets may alter your scan and give the impression that your bones are denser than they truly are.
1. Wear loose yet comfortable clothing.
2. Do not wear any clothing that has metal zippers, belts or buckles, buttons, or other metallic adornments. Metal can interfere with the scan images. In some cases, you need to wear a hospital gown.
3. Tell your doctor if you have recently had imaging tests using contrast dye, such as a CT Scan, an MRI Scan, or barium test.
4. If you had a barium exam or contrast injection within the last 7 days, you may need to wait before having the bone density test.
5. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant. This helps the doctor decide whether the test should be postponed.
6. Before the scan, remove metal accessories such as jewellery, watches, hairpins, glasses, coins, or keys from pockets, etc. These objects can interfere with X-ray images.
7. In most cases, fasting is not needed. You can eat and drink normally before your appointment unless your doctor gives particular instructions.
8. Try to arrive 10–15 minutes early to complete your paperwork, change clothes if required, and discuss medical history with the technician
A normal Bone Mineral Density Test result usually has a T-score between +1 and −1, indicating healthy bone density.
The test is painless and non-invasive.
You lie on a scanning table while a DEXA Scan machine passes over your body to measure bone density.
The cost of BMD test in Gurgaon varies depending on the diagnostic centre and scan area.
BMD test measures bone strength. It also helps detect conditions such as Osteoporosis and risk of fractures.
Doctors recommend it for women above 65 and men above 70, or earlier if there are risk factors.
The test takes around 10 to 20 minutes.
This helps detect early bone loss, evaluate fracture risk, and monitor treatment for Osteoporosis.
Eating calcium-rich foods, getting vitamin D, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking or excessive alcohol.
Helpful exercises include Walking, Jogging, Strength Training, Stair Climbing, and Dancing.
