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Bone Marrow Biopsy (cont.)

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After the Procedure

If you receive sedative medication, you will continue to feel drowsy for a while. After the local anesthetic wears off over the next few hours, you may have some discomfort at the biopsy site. Your doctor will advise you about pain medication.

You should keep the bandage on for 48 hours, and then it should be removed.

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