Osteoporosis Profile III Test in Mumbai

Osteoporosis is a bone condition that causes reduced bone mass leading to frequent bone and joint pains, brittle bones and increased risk of fractures. Various factors apart from age, sex, and racial predisposition increase the risk of osteoporosis. The condition often goes undiagnosed till the occurrence of an injury, fracture or deformity. Hence, it is recommended to get an Osteoporosis Profile test to measure the various parameters in blood and urine that may increase the risk of osteoporosis in an individual. Many times in patients undergoing treatment for osteoporosis, the disease status needs to be evaluated. Osteoporosis III is recommended for such patients.

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak. It is often referred to as "the silent disease" because injuries, fractures, or deformities can go unnoticed until they cause symptoms. It is seen in men and women. But it is far more common in women. Osteoporosis usually affects bones in the spine, hip, and wrist.

Why is the osteoporosis profile III test done?

The parameters checked in your blood and urine samples help your doctor:

• Monitoring profile on Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• to determine your osteoporosis status and your risk of developing the condition.
• to determine bone strength and fracture risk by measuring bone turnover.
• to keep track of how well the osteoporosis medication is working.
• to evaluate upcoming osteoporosis medications in research trials.
• to diagnose bone diseases such as post-menopausal osteoporosis, bone metastasis, and Paget's disease.
• to assess osteoporotic postmenopausal women receiving antiresorptive therapy.

Written by: Dr.Shibani R, Medical Writer, Medical Affairs