Woke by an SMS from my colleage this morning…sigh..They’re asking me to work at 10am which is 55mins time from now til 10pm tonite. I was lil reluctant at 1st but..nah..since im available so was thinking ..well A New Day for me to learn new things.
Yea talking bout knowing new things..yesterday was way cool..We’ve this Free Bone Density Scan. So Me n another gal was placed to incharge scanning our Valued Customer. Basically, there’s this machine which is placed on the ground..patients are suppose to place one side of their feet into it..It scans using Ultrasound, bcoz of tht we gotta sit at a very low position (on the Stool) and apply some sort of Gel(for ultra sound purposes) on each patient’s feet. Thank God No one actually came wit their sticking Feet..lolz
Actually,the bone density scan allows for the early detection of Osteoporosis and bone loss. With this knowledge numerous therapies (i.e. diet, dietary supplements, weight-bearing exercise, and medication) may be implemented to slow or stop the progression of the disease.
Osteoporosis Risk Factors:
Female
Thin, small frame
Advanced age
Family history
Early menopause
Low calcium diet
Steroid use
Inactive lifestyle
Cigarette smoking
Excessive alcohol use
Caucasian or Asian
Osteoporosis is a silent disease affecting the bones. It is one of the most prevalent conditions associated with aging. Early detection of osteoporosis through a bone density scan can allow for treatment and prevention of unwanted pain and suffering.
It causes bones to become fragile and more prone to breaking. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump or fall can cause a fracture or a vertebra to collapse. A majority of the fractures occur in the hip, spine, and wrist. If not detected through and left untreated, osteoporosis can progress unnoticed until a bone breaks.
Scary Stuff huh?..So start Consuming food which contains high calcium..drink more milk..or if ure willing to pay u may juz drop by a pharmacy and get yourself some Calcium Tablets..
God Bless..Peace V