Bone Marrow Aspiration And Biopsy: How It Feels
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How It Feels
You may feel a sharp sting and burn when the anesthetic numbs your skin over the aspiration or biopsy site. You may hear a crunching sound and feel pressure and some pain when the needle enters the bone. The pain usually lasts for only a few seconds. During an aspiration, you may feel a quick, shooting pain down your leg as the sample is taken. This pain stops as soon as the sample is removed.
The biopsy site may feel stiff or sore for 1 or 2 days after the biopsy. You may have a bruise on the site.
| Last updated: | January 29, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Joseph O'Donnell, MD - Hematology/Oncology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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