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How To Treat Stiffness In Back Under Right Shoulder After Liver Biopsy?

I had a CT guided liver biopsy on Thursday 8/28/14 to get tissue samples of cysts, I had a little swelling after and had moderate pain until today. The swelling had gone down as of this morning, and the pain was substantionaly lower. I bent down to pick up some paper off my floor and had a sharp pain in my right upper abdomen where they had entered with the needle. The swelling has returned, but only in the direct area, also I am noticing a stiffness in my back just under my right shoulder. As well as a redish blotchiness to the swollen area. Should I go to the er? Or is this possibly something I can wait to see my doctor about when they open back up after the weekend?
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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hi.

noted history of liver biopsy and current experience of back stiffness and pain over the site of biopsy. it may be an inflammatory reaction secondary to the procedure. it will resolve spontaneously in a few days time. analgesics and lukewarm compress may temporarily alleviated the pain. if the symptoms are persistent, it is best if you do a follow-up consult with your doctor, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics and management will be directed accordingly. physical/rehabilitation therapy/exercises is also suggested.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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How To Treat Stiffness In Back Under Right Shoulder After Liver Biopsy?

hi. noted history of liver biopsy and current experience of back stiffness and pain over the site of biopsy. it may be an inflammatory reaction secondary to the procedure. it will resolve spontaneously in a few days time. analgesics and lukewarm compress may temporarily alleviated the pain. if the symptoms are persistent, it is best if you do a follow-up consult with your doctor, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics and management will be directed accordingly. physical/rehabilitation therapy/exercises is also suggested. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye