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.
Women who are younger than 65 years and past menopause should have a BMD test if they have had a bone fracture because of fragile bones or have other risk factors for osteoporosis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, smoking, alcoholism, a history of hip fracture in a parent, or a body weight less than 127 pounds.