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Had a thyroid biopsy today. the biopsy was very uncomfortable - he went in five times - as was the needle with the anesthetic. i have been icing the area and took tylenol; however, i feel intermittent pain in my upper lung area. is this normal?

Q: had a thyroid biopsy today. the biopsy was very uncomfortable - he went in five times - as was the needle with the anesthetic. i have been icing the area and took tylenol; however, i feel intermittent pain in my upper lung area. is this normal?

: Upper lung area covers a lot of territory and need more info to be able to help. I would discuss with your Biopsy Dr. They will know what is normal for what they did in women like you who live where you live.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Upper lung area covers a lot of territory and need more info to be able to help. I would discuss with your Biopsy Dr. They will know what is normal for what they did in women like you who live where you live.

Answered 8/3/2022

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A member asked:

Had a thyroid biopsy today. the biopsy was very uncomfortable - he went in five times - as was the needle with the anesthetic. i have been icing the area and took tylenol; however, i feel intermittent pain in my upper lung area. is this normal?

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