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liver biopsy scar - #19143

Agastya

I am really anxious about something. Last month, I underwent a liver biopsy because my doctor was worried about some abnormal blood tests. They said it was necessary to check for cirrhosis or liver disease, which freaked me out a bit. Leading up to it, I was super concerned about how it would feel, and honestly, I wasn't prepared for the after-effects. The procedure went okay, but now I’m noticing this liver biopsy scar on my side. Like, it’s still red and kind of raised, and I can’t help but wonder if that’s normal. Is a liver biopsy scar supposed to look like this after a month, or should it be healing better? I heard it can take a while for things to settle down, but I’m starting to get worried that maybe something went wrong during the test. Could this scar indicate some serious complication or is it just part of the healing process? I don’t think it was explained well how the liver biopsy scar would look after recovery, honestly. Anyone had a similar experience? Did your liver biopsy scar take a long time to fade, or did it heal pretty quickly? Just want some reassurance or maybe tips on how to care for it, you know?

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