Osteoporosis Screening Melbourne Florida - Sue Mitra

Protect Your Bone Health with Early Detection

At Dr. Sue Mitra’s Internal Medicine Clinic in Melbourne, Florida, we offer expert osteoporosis screening to help you take charge of your bone health. Osteoporosis is often called a "silent disease" because it progresses without symptoms—until a sudden fracture occurs. Early screening and diagnosis are essential for preventing long-term complications and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.

? What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes bones to become fragile and more likely to break. It develops when bone loss outpaces the body's ability to create new bone tissue. Commonly affecting older adults—especially postmenopausal women—osteoporosis can lead to serious issues like hip fractures, spinal deformities, chronic pain, and reduced mobility.

If left undetected, the condition can have a significant impact on quality of life. That’s why early screening and prevention are key to long-term bone health.

✅ Who Should Get Screened?
You may be at higher risk for osteoporosis and should consider screening if you:

Are a woman aged 50 or older

Have a family history of osteoporosis or bone fractures

Have suffered a previous fracture from a minor injury

Are postmenopausal

Use medications that weaken bones (like steroids or seizure drugs)

Have low body weight or a sedentary lifestyle

Smoke or consume excessive alcohol

Have certain medical conditions like thyroid issues, rheumatoid arthritis, or vitamin D deficiency

? What Does Osteoporosis Screening Involve?
At Dr. Sue Mitra’s clinic, we use DEXA scanning (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry), a safe, non-invasive imaging test that accurately measures bone mineral density (BMD). It helps us determine:

If you have osteoporosis or osteopenia (early-stage bone loss)

Your risk of future fractures

Whether your current treatment (if any) is effective

After the scan, Dr. Mitra will review your results with you and recommend a personalized treatment plan, which may include:

Dietary changes and increased calcium or vitamin D intake

Weight-bearing and strength-training exercise

Medications that slow bone loss or build bone density

Fall prevention strategies for home and lifestyle

? Why Choose Dr. Sue Mitra?
Dr. Sue Mitra is a board-certified internal medicine specialist with years of experience in preventive care and chronic condition management. Her compassionate, patient-first approach makes patients feel heard, supported, and confident in their health decisions.

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