Question
A parent inquired that their 6-year-old child felt intense pain after a bone marrow biopsy due to inadequate anesthesia, and the procedure was extremely painful. The parent wanted to know if this was due to the operator’s lack of experience or if bone marrow biopsies are inherently very painful.
Answer
The doctor explained that the anesthesia used during a bone marrow biopsy only numbs the superficial tissues and cannot numb the bone marrow cavity, resulting in severe pain during the extraction of the bone marrow. The doctor advised patients and parents to prepare mentally and mentioned that during daily care, attention should be paid to diet, consuming more vegetables, fruits, and calcium-rich foods to reduce the chance of infection.