Sore throat 2 weeks no other symptoms - Why have I had a severe sore throat for 2 weeks and no other symptoms? My doctor says it doesn't look like strep. It hurts so bad. Can you help? Hopefully strep test. & culture were done. Check for mono? Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water â gargle several times a day.
If you are age 65 and older, you should get a bone density test. Women age 60 to 64 with risk factors for osteoporosis and women over 45 who have broken any bones should also get tested. If you are age 40 to 60, you should discuss risk factors and testing with your doctor or nurse.
Regardless of your sex or age, your doctor may recommend a bone density test if you've: 1  Lost height. 2  People who have lost at least 1.6 inches (4 centimeters) in height may have compression fractures in their spines, for which osteoporosis is one of the main causes.octors use bone density testing to: 1  Identify decreases in bone density before you break a bone. 2  Determine your risk of broken bones (fractures).