Thursday, September 25, 2014

After the Biopsy

You will lie down for 30 to 60 minutes after the biopsy so the site can be checked for bleeding. If you had a sedative, you will need someone to drive you home after the biopsy.
You may feel sore at the biopsy site for several days. Ice packs to the site, walking, and pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), can be used to help you feel better.
Call your doctor immediately if you have:
  • More tenderness, pain, redness, or swelling at the biopsy site.
  • A fever.
  • Bleeding or drainage, such as pus, from the biopsy site. If you are bleeding, put pressure on the site and call your doctor.

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