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Health checkup facilities offering Bone Density Test in Tokushima

A test that measures bone strength (density) and evaluates the risk of osteoporosis

What Bone Density Test can reveal & when to get it

This test measures the amount of calcium and other minerals in the bones (bone mass) to assess the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. It typically uses methods such as DXA to measure the lumbar spine and femur.

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

  • Osteoporosis
  • Low bone mass (osteopenia)
  • Fracture risk assessment

When to consider this test

Particularly recommended for postmenopausal women, older adults, and those with a history of fractures, smoking, or low body weight. Some local governments offer osteoporosis screening at designated milestone ages.

Screening interval: Opportunistic screening. For postmenopausal women and older adults, once every 1–2 years is a general guideline (consult your doctor).

Benefits

  • Enables early detection of bone loss before symptoms appear
  • Quick to perform with low radiation exposure
  • Results can readily inform lifestyle changes and treatment decisions

Points to note when getting tested

  • !Values may vary depending on the measurement site and equipment used
  • !Degenerative changes in the bones may affect measurement accuracy
  • !Results should be evaluated together with lifestyle habits and any ongoing treatment

Facilities offering Bone Density Test in Tokushima

つるぎ町立半田病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

徳島県 美馬郡つるぎ町半田字中藪234-1

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん+6
土曜受診可日曜受診可駐車場あり健保補助対応
胃がん検診つるぎ町国民健康保険人間ドック
医療法人高川会 虹の橋病院のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

徳島県 徳島市中島田町3丁目60番地1

蔵本駅より徒歩20分(約1.4km)、徳島バス「虹の橋病院前」下車すぐ

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーCTMRIマンモグラフィー+6
土曜受診可日曜受診可Web予約可
脳ドック腰痛ドック動脈硬化コース
徳島県鳴門病院 健康管理センターのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

徳島県 鳴門市撫養町黒崎字小谷32

JR鳴門駅より徳島バスまたは地域バスで約10分(タクシー約5分)

病院ドック学会健保連契約
胃カメラMRIPET骨密度
駐車場あり巡回健診あり
PET-CTがん検診

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Frequently asked questions about Bone Density Test in Tokushima

Where can I get Bone Density Test in Tokushima?
Tokushima has 3 health checkup facilities offering Bone Density Test, of which 3 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.
What conditions can Bone Density Test detect?
This test measures the amount of calcium and other minerals in the bones (bone mass) to assess the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. It typically uses methods such as DXA to measure the lumbar spine and femur. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Osteoporosis, Low bone mass (osteopenia), Fracture risk assessment.
Who should get Bone Density Test, and how often?
Particularly recommended for postmenopausal women, older adults, and those with a history of fractures, smoking, or low body weight. Some local governments offer osteoporosis screening at designated milestone ages. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Opportunistic screening. For postmenopausal women and older adults, once every 1–2 years is a general guideline (consult your doctor).. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.