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.
Many people don't know they have osteoporosis until they have a fracture or have a bone density scan, also known as a bone mineral density (BMD) test. A bone density scan is a simple, non-invasive test that measures a person's bone density or volume of calcium and minerals within bone tissue.Bone density scans are available at the UCSF Medical Center and can help to: 1  Detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs. 2  Predict your chance of fracturing in the future. bone density scan is a simple, non-invasive test that measures a person's bone density or volume of calcium and minerals within bone tissue. Bone density scans are available at the UCSF Medical Center and can help to: 1  Detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs. 2  Predict your chance of fracturing in the future.