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My bones feel extremely weak.
I am 25 Male.
My bones feel weak.
I did a Dexa scan and it showed low bone density (-1.6)
Doctor prescribed calcium supplements.
Will it get back to normal bone density?
How much time will it take?
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Yes you can get back to normal bone density
Start taking healthy diet rich in calcium and start tablet Calcium
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Kindly visit a ortho dept.in a hospital and get properly investigated.
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Cause of low bone mineral density may be low vitamin d3
So add tat to it
Check vit d3
It will take a months
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Usually 3 months with medicine and diet.
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Add tablet Osteophos once a week for 4 week
Vitamin d supplement
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Lower Bone density is not common at your age. Get your vitamin D levels checked . Engage in some physical activity after discussion with your doctor. Take care.
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Get your Vitamin D levels checked
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Low bone density means increased fracture risk as compare to normal population
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Dr Pavan kommineni
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Guntur
Do regular impact creating exercises and muscle strengthening...Then only the supplements will work.. Check Serum calcium, phosphate, ALP, PTH and vit D levels.. take supplements accordingly..
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Dr. Sharath Kumar
Orthopedist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
If your DEXA is that low, need to see what is the cause for that and check for any systemic causes
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Take ca and supplements, there are lot medications now to improve your DEXA
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Please consult our clinic for your better care
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Dr. Ponnuru Nagaraju
Orthopedic surgeon
2 yrs exp
Kakinada
DEXA range below -1 is osteopenia.
Get checked your vit-d levels.
Better to use Calcium+ vitd supplements.
Engage in mild to moderate physical activities, sun exposure.
It takes around 3-6 months .
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