Your doctor may ask you to have a test called a dual x-ray absorptiometry(DEXA) scan to check the density of your bones. The scan can help look for signs of fragile bones and help assess your risk of developing fractures as in the case of patients with osteoporosis or osteopaenia. You will need to have this scan again if you have a fracture at any point during your life, but especially when you reach the menopause, if you are a woman, or at 55 if you are a man. Your doctor may also suggest you do regular physical activity, reduce your alcohol intake and include a calcium supplement in your diet to strengthen your bones.
Attribution: BUPA