pain before and after liver bx

[headshop]

My upper right side had a dull pain, felt like a rock or something rubbing one spot on my rib cage, after bx had sharper pain like someone taking the handle end of a butter knife and lightly pushing it between some of my upper ribs.
painful and mostly annoying, have a bloated feeling at times where it feels worse and more intense. Supposed to start tx in May, my Dr., Hep C Dr, and GI act like it is nothing, Advil, Asp, Tylenol, is no help, Dr Rx some soma, that only helped a little, from reading your problems, I feel like I am being a wuss, but it conscerns me.

[chefsalad]

My bx experience went very well. After reading here I guess a little more people than I realized had some difficulties.I spent most of my time laughing with my nurse. The doctor who did the needle biopsy did say the sample is only as big an eyelash. I found that amazing  so much information could be gather from that.I am stage 1grade 2 just started treatment 1 month ago. I am hoping when it's all said and done, some of the fatigue issues I had prior to tx will reslove.I also find it amazing how the liver can regenerate itself early on.Haven't feel like I used to, but toughing it out. I'll get through.On the bright side, there are a couple days during the week that are "not too bad". I try to use these wisely lol.Best of luck to you

[headshop]

Thanks, my bx showed no cirrhosis, moderate scarring and fatty tissue around the liver.
grade 2
I remember that when I was laying on my side after the procedure how uncomfortable it was, like I was laying on a tack or something. In fact they let me turn over on my back a little early after checking the bandage for blood.






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[working dog]

i had pain after the bx...and i have read quite a few others had pain after their bx..mine lasted for months..not real bad just there most of the time...it did feel like something was worng but that finally went away....billy

[Xenigma]

I also had pain and it turned out to be a bruised lung.
They got a piece of my lung with my liver sample.
You were bruised most likely, and rest will make it feel better...
enigma

[chefsalad]

I'm sorry you had some pain after your biopsy. Most people do not. What were your results? The liver itself is non feeling.  A largely inflammed liver can press on the rib cage causing discomfort and even making it hard to breath.. Bloating is a symptom of Hepatitis also. Sometimes these are more commom when the grade (inflammtion) is higherm but not always.