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.
A bone-density test is a way to measure the strength of your bones. The test, called a DEXA scan, is a kind of X-ray. Many people get a bone-density test every few years. The main reason to have the test is to find and treat serious bone loss. But most men, and women under age 65, probably donât need the test.