Have your cat's
bone density checked.
However, teens need to have
their bone density checked annually for at least 10 years after surgery to make sure it's adequate, says Dr. Inge, who is currently recruiting teens for a 10 - year study of bariatric surgery patients.
The sooner you have
bone density checked, the sooner you can begin estrogen therapy for osteoporosis prevention.
Not exact matches
Dr. DeMeo says he has his celiac disease patients come in once a year to
check vitamin levels and once every two years for a
bone density scan if they were nutrient deficient.
For a detailed article on what
bone density tests really mean, and how to interpret them, please
check out the October 98 issue of the newsletter.
Tests should include blood calcium levels, blood tests to
check kidney function, and
checks of
bone density.
A
bone mineral
density test is the best way to
check your
bone health.
Some veterinary orthopedic specialists claim that
bone density can be
checked by x-rays, but there is some doubt as to the effectiveness of doing this.