Bone Mineral Density

DEXA Scan

How It Feels

A bone mineral density test does not cause pain. If you have back pain, it may be uncomfortable to lie still on a table during the scan.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: October 4, 2006
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine
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