Bone Densitometry

Bone Densitometry

It is Possible to Protect Osteoporosis and Prevent Its Progression
Every person's bone density must be determined before the age of 40. This evaluation is important for measurements to be made at older ages.

• It is not just a women's disease. It also occurs in young people and men.
• There is a standard for every woman after menopause and every man after the age of 55.
• However, it can be stopped in its tracks with early diagnosis.

Bone density measurement is a very easy process. The system performs the measurement in a short time of 8 minutes while the person lies on his back. In our clinic, bone density measurement is performed on our state-of-the-art General Electric/LUNAR brand device.

What is Osteoporosis?

As everyone ages, bone mass decreases. Bones become more porous. This condition is called Osteopenia. The aim is not to pass this stage throughout life. In women, bone loss accelerates during menopause. Excessive bone loss means that bones become easily breakable. In older ages, bones may break as a result of a minor accident or fall. The most common fractures are the spine, wrist and hip bones. In addition, due to collapse in the spine due to osteoporosis, height shortening and a humpback occur. There will be no symptoms or pain until all these occur. However, in old age, pain that people think of as rheumatism occurs. Usually this picture is Ostcoporosis. One in every 5 people who suffer a hip fracture dies within a year, and the majority of those who survive remain bedridden for life. Please do not neglect it. Please clarify all your concerns regarding this matter.

Who is at Risk for Osteoporosis?

The most important risk factors are older age and menopause in women.
Other factors:

• Those who gave birth more than twice
• People who are going through menopause
• Men over 55 years old
• Workers in a sedentary work environment
• Those who stay away from the sun on holiday and in daily life.
• People with diabetes
• Those with kidney problems
• Those suffering from goiter
• Those with hormone problems
• Those with a family history of osteoporosis
• People with unbalanced nutrition
• People who smoke and drink a lot of alcohol
• People who consume a lot of caffeinated drinks
• People who use certain medications regularly
• Light-skinned people
• Those who cannot exercise regularly

How to Recognize?

The most important diagnostic method is bone density measurement. The examination is performed with a special device using very low doses of x-rays. The procedure does not require preparation or medication and takes a short time.
Bone density measurement is performed in our unit with computer support in 10-20 minutes, without any preliminary preparation or injection.
What are the Protection Methods?

• Healthy eating
• regular exercise
• Life without smoking and alcohol
• Benefiting from adequate amounts of sun

Is There a Treatment?

Once osteoporosis occurs, no treatment can completely replace the lost bone mass.
However, bone loss can be prevented. This loss is tried to be prevented with calcium and hormone replacement treatments.

How to Prevent?
In order to prevent osteoporosis, which is the final point, calcium and vitamin D should be taken with food since childhood, a regular diet and adequate sun exposure should be taken. It is also necessary to avoid substances that cause osteoporosis (coffee, cigarettes, alcohol). The most important thing is to accept regular exercise as a part of life. Before you say you don't have it, you need to have your Bone Density measured and checked regularly.