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Calcium test??
Is a blood test a reliable indicator of calcium levels and bone health in the bod?
As per my physiotherapist, blood test is not a reliable indicator as the body extracts calcium from the bones to keep levels in blood adequate. I am 48 yrs & having leg bone pains... Want to start a calcium supplement as I think my calcium intake is not sufficient. Pls advise.. Thanks.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the knee.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water/ Gel pac .
Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for back and lower limbs.
--.visit my YouTube channel
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--or else contact a physiotherapist.
https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab Once a day x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
Thanks.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho.)
DMC no.3624
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Blood calcium level is not valuable for bone problems..
If you want blood test, then do vitamin d3 and vitamin b12 level in your blood..
I think it will help..
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Pune
Get your dexa scan for bone density.. Usually dexa scans are normal before 55 years of age.
These are advised after that to check for porosity of bones.
Treatment of weak bones can be monitored according to vit d 3 levels..As low levels can lead to improper absorption of calcium from your food.
Only calcium supplements won't help make your bones strong..For that you wil also have to load your bones with physiological stress in form of exercise
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
To assess bone health in general, Serum Calcium and Vitamin D levels are commonly assessed, especially in young male population. It gives indirect evidence of bone health. However, for bone strength, DEXA scan is usually preferred. But, it is not generally advised in young male persons.
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For an accurate diagnosis, a detailed assessment with clinical examination and proper history followed by appropriate investigations is needed.
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For the treatment or medicines, visit nearest orthopedic surgeon or consult me online.
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Dr. Ashish Chopra
Orthopedic surgeon
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello greetings from bone and wellness clinic.
For bone strength - DEXA SCAN 3 site is advisable, Blood calcium test is only for calcium assessment in our blood for normal function of our muscles.
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DEXA SCAN 3 SITE HIP, SPINE, WRIST
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