Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could you be put to sleep for a bone marrow biopsy ?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Bone marraw biopsy: Bone marraw biopsy is somewhat uncomfortablel. But the risk of general anethesia is too high. Using local numb medicine will decrease the pain.
Answered 3/12/2016
6.1k views
SURE: If the test is necessary, then fear of needles, fear of a closed space (an mri) any fear will usually be managed with a tranquillizer allowing the patient to doze off. A local anesthetic is commonly used for a bone marrow biopsy. Tell them why you need to be asleep. Do you go to a dentist who gives you something to put you to sleep?
Answered 12/21/2018
5.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why could someone require a bone-marrow biopsy?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
How long could the pain last after a bone marrow biopsy?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could a bone marrow biopsy cause me problems later in life ?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could you explain what is a bone-marrow biopsy used to treat?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
