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Dr. Julio Hajdenberg, MD
- Boston, MA
- Universidad de Buenos Aires Facultad de Medicina
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How long is recovery after a bone marrow biopsy?
most patients that undergo a bone marrow biopsy will be back to normal by the next day. Sometimes sedation is used. If that is the case, you should not drive until next day. If READ MORE
most patients that undergo a bone marrow biopsy will be back to normal by the next day. Sometimes sedation is used. If that is the case, you should not drive until next day. If no sedation is used, the recovery time is very short (1-2 hours).
Can anemia be cured with medications?
It depends on the type and cause for the anemia. Anemia means there is a lower amount of red cells in the blood. The most common cause is lack of iron, and this CAN be cured with READ MORE
It depends on the type and cause for the anemia. Anemia means there is a lower amount of red cells in the blood. The most common cause is lack of iron, and this CAN be cured with oral or injectable iron treatments. But there are many other causes. A primary care doctor, pediatrician or hematologist (blood specialist) will be able to determine the cause and recommend treatment-whether medication or other
Do you use local anesthesia for a bone marrow biopsy?
my preference is to use a generous amount of local anesthetic (Lidocaine). In some instances or practices, sedation is used.
