Question 1

is a bone marrow biopsy painful?

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Yes and no: Any biopsy will be painful but in the hands of an experienced doctor and proper sedation (local novocaine) it can be a much more tolerable process. Pain killers such as tylenol (acetaminophen) afterwards for 24-58 hours can be a help too.

Question 2

what amount is a bone marrow biopsy?

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Bone marrow biopsy?: I am not clear what you are asking--do you want to know how much bone marrow is removed during a bone marrow biopsy?
Generally, 5-15 cc's of marrow is removed during a bone marrow aspiration and then a 2-3 cm small piece of the bone marrow is removed for the biopsy.

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Question 3

does a bone marrow biopsy cause pain?

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Yes: A bone marrow biopsy unfortunately can be a painful procedure.  It is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks, however.

Question 4

when do you need a bone marrow biopsy?

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Blood disorders: A number of blood disorders like undiagnosed anemia, leukemia, high red cell count, low white cell or platelet count may warrant a bone marrow biopsy. See this site for more info.

http://www.webmd.com/cancer/bone-marrow-aspiration-and-biopsy

Question 5

can getting a bone marrow biopsy hurt?

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It will hurt: Even with a local anesthetic and some sedation, you can expect a fair amount of pain. Be brave and remember that it's being done to promote your improved health.

Question 6

what is a bone marrow biopsy done for ?

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Blood disorders: To diagnose blood disorders, sometimes infections, malignancies. Also used for follow-up.

Question 7

when would a bone marrow biopsy be needed?

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BLOOD DISEASES: Blood diseases like anemia.Leukopenia/leukocytosis, low/high platelet count staging of cancer  are common conditions needing bone marrow biopsy.

Question 8

what makes an a bone marrow biopsy abnormal?

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Change in components: A bone marrow biopsy in a normal person will find the pattern of cells most often seen in a healthy person of that age.This would include red cells and their precursers (builders), white cells & precursers, platelet precursers &  others. In illness, the pattern changes, and some or all may be abnormal. Tumor cells may take over every space& or few if any normal cells may be seen.

Question 9

how painful is a bone marrow biopsy typically?

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It depends: Some people have a higher pain tolerance than others.  Even at the hands of the most skilled physician, a bone marrow biopsy is at least uncomfortable.

Question 10

why could someone require a bone-marrow biopsy?

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Blood making cells: The bone marrow is where the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are made. A bone marrow biopsy is often recommended when a physician, usually a hematologist or oncologist, needs to see what might be causing an abnormality in ones complete blood count (cbc).

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