Problem description:
Girlfriend's white blood cells are low, and blood test is no problem. She needs further bone marrow examination. Will it hurt to take out the bone marrow? How long will the whole process take? Thank you.
Analysis:
The bone marrow examination you mentioned is the bone marrow puncture commonly used in hematology.
Bone marrow puncture is usually performed in the anterior superior iliac spine. It is the protruding pelvic edge on both sides of our abdomen.
We will have local anesthesia first, which will hurt as much as the usual injection. Then the whole process is not a feeling.
If it is done smoothly, a puncture is successful, which generally does not exceed 20 minutes.
I suggest you stay with her and give her some encouragement.
Don't worry, this kind of examination is too common in hematology. And there is basically no risk.
You can send me a message if you don't understand anything.
I hope my answer is helpful to you.