Sentinel Lymph Node BiopsySentinel Lymph Node BiopsyHow It FeelsYou may feel a sharp sting or burn from
the medicine used to numb the biopsy site or from the dye or tracer. Feeling
pressure or warmth during the biopsy is normal, but you should feel little or
no pain. If you have pain, tell your doctor. If you feel like you are having an
allergic reaction, tell your doctor. This can happen
with the dye used for this biopsy. If you have general anesthesia, you
may feel drowsy for several hours after the biopsy. You may have a mild sore
throat from the tube used to help you breathe during the biopsy. Throat
lozenges and gargling with warm salt water may help soothe your sore throat.
You may get medicine at the biopsy site that will help with the pain for 6 to
12 hours. You may have more pain after this medicine wears off. The biopsy site may be sore for several days. A small amount of bleeding
is normal. Ask your doctor how much drainage to expect. Call your doctor
immediately if you have: - An increase in pain, redness, or swelling at
the biopsy site.
- A fever.
- An increase in bleeding or
drainage, such as pus.
- Any swelling in your arm.
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine C. Dale Mercer, MD, FRCSC, FACS - General Surgery Last Updated: February 27, 2012 |
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