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| Bone Density Scan |
All of our images are performed using digital equipment and
technology. All of our technologists in the radiology department are
state and nationally licensed and accredited. Our staff will be more
than happy to assist you with any of your imaging needs. Not all
exams require an appointment. If you have any questions about any
of the procedures that we offer or would like to schedule an
appointment, please contact the DeWitt Hospital at 870-946-3571
or to contact the radiology department directly, call 870-233-2206.
About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease all women should know about. As a
woman, you may feel tuned into your body's cycles. But one cycle
you may not give much thought to is your bones' life cycle. Yet,
changes in this cycle - particularly after menopause - can be very
serious. Osteoporosis thins and weakens bones, putting you at risk
for broken bones.
Normally, old bone breaks down and is replaced with new bone.
Osteoporosis creates an imbalance in this rebuilding cycle when
bone breaks down but no new bone forms. This process speeds up
after menopause. Of the more than 10 million people in the United
States who have osteoporosis, 80% are women.
Taking care of your bone health.
You may think you do everything right to take care of your bone
health. You eat a healthy diet. You exercise. But if you are past
menopause, that may not be enough. The only way to know for sure
if you have low bone mass or osteoporosis is to get a bone mineral
density (BMD) test.
How is Osteoporosis diagnosed?
Your Doctor may order a bone mineral density test. It is a simple,
painless test that takes only minutes. A bone mineral density test
uses special X-rays to measure the amount of calcium in the bones.
This determines your actual bone mass. Results can show whether
you have osteoporosis. Getting a BMD test dosen't require any
special preparation. The DEXA scan passes over your body, reading
your bone density in different areas. Your doctor will explain the
results to you.
What are symptoms of Osteoporosis?
You may feel fine and not know you have osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is sometimes called "the silent thief." It quietly robs
your bone strength over time. There are no real osteoporosis
symptoms, so you can't feel your bones getting weaker.
Make your appointment right away! No physician order
needed at time of appointment. To schedule a visit
contact the Radiology department at 870-233-2206.
technology. All of our technologists in the radiology department are
state and nationally licensed and accredited. Our staff will be more
than happy to assist you with any of your imaging needs. Not all
exams require an appointment. If you have any questions about any
of the procedures that we offer or would like to schedule an
appointment, please contact the DeWitt Hospital at 870-946-3571
or to contact the radiology department directly, call 870-233-2206.
About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease all women should know about. As a
woman, you may feel tuned into your body's cycles. But one cycle
you may not give much thought to is your bones' life cycle. Yet,
changes in this cycle - particularly after menopause - can be very
serious. Osteoporosis thins and weakens bones, putting you at risk
for broken bones.
Normally, old bone breaks down and is replaced with new bone.
Osteoporosis creates an imbalance in this rebuilding cycle when
bone breaks down but no new bone forms. This process speeds up
after menopause. Of the more than 10 million people in the United
States who have osteoporosis, 80% are women.
Taking care of your bone health.
You may think you do everything right to take care of your bone
health. You eat a healthy diet. You exercise. But if you are past
menopause, that may not be enough. The only way to know for sure
if you have low bone mass or osteoporosis is to get a bone mineral
density (BMD) test.
How is Osteoporosis diagnosed?
Your Doctor may order a bone mineral density test. It is a simple,
painless test that takes only minutes. A bone mineral density test
uses special X-rays to measure the amount of calcium in the bones.
This determines your actual bone mass. Results can show whether
you have osteoporosis. Getting a BMD test dosen't require any
special preparation. The DEXA scan passes over your body, reading
your bone density in different areas. Your doctor will explain the
results to you.
What are symptoms of Osteoporosis?
You may feel fine and not know you have osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is sometimes called "the silent thief." It quietly robs
your bone strength over time. There are no real osteoporosis
symptoms, so you can't feel your bones getting weaker.
Make your appointment right away! No physician order
needed at time of appointment. To schedule a visit
contact the Radiology department at 870-233-2206.
