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Health checkup facilities offering Bone Density Test in Tottori

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 Tottori

国民健康保険智頭病院健診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

鳥取県 八頭郡智頭町大字智頭1875

智頭急行・因美線 智頭駅よりアクセス(鳥取駅から特急約27分)

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカーPSA+2
がん検診レディースドック(乳がん検診・マンモグラフィ)
社会医療法人同愛会 博愛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

鳥取県 米子市両三柳1880

米子駅より日本交通バス「三柳線・富益線」で約25分、博愛病院前バス停下車

病院ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+7
Web予約可健保補助対応
米子中海クリニックのイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ
認定施設

鳥取県 米子市彦名町1250

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコー骨密度心電図動脈硬化
土曜受診可
社会医療法人同愛会 博愛病院 ドック健診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

鳥取県 米子市両三柳1880番地

米子駅より日本交通路線バス「三柳線・富益線」で約25分、博愛病院前バス停下車

病院健保連契約
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコーMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+7
Web予約可健保補助対応

Tests commonly offered at facilities with Bone Density Test in Tottori

Frequently asked questions about Bone Density Test in Tottori

Where can I get Bone Density Test in Tottori?
Tottori has 5 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.