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Bone Mineral Density
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.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference August 30, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
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