Do I need A&E?

[SpottyBoob]

I had a breast biopsy at 2pm. The biopsy site bled quite badlt earlier through the dressing. I applied pressure and it stopped. Now its bleeding and it isn't stopping but only the tiniest of amounts. Spots of blood more than anything. I feel ridiculous for even thinking about A&E. But surely it shouldn't be bleeding even a little amount 9 hours later?!

Ignore the unkind comments
I had a breast biopsy a few years ago and it bled lightly for a day or so. (When I say lightly I mean spotting - not any heavier than that.) it was also very bruised.
Hope you get some reassurance from 111.

@VelvetChairGirl

why dont you phone 111 instead of asking random idiots online

I resemble that remark!

Hi OP I waited 2 hours for 111 to even answer the phone when I had difficulty in breathing with covid so you could be in for a wait. Sounds like you have taken some practical steps in applying pressure etc. Try and sleep if you can - you will hear the phone when 111 ring you back. If nothing else a quick call to the practice nurse tomorrow morning might be helpful.

So sorry you are going through this - bad enough worrying about the biopsy without this on top

When I had a breast biopsy it bled for a little while after and was very painful for a few days. If its only spotting I would redress and wait and see if it stops by tomorrow.

I'm really sorry you're going through this OP. Thinking of you and hope the biopsy results come back clear.

I don't see why people are being unkind on a thread of this type. It's obviously a really worrying time for you.

Hopefully the bleeding will stop very soon and you will be able to get some sleep.

[quote jowly]**@VelvetChairGirl* @thickthighs73*

Not very kind comments for someone who has just had a breast biopsy and could well be worried beyond their normal rational thinking.
Have a heart eh? [/quote]
It concerns me that unqualified people are giving their medical opinion. If the OP is worried she should just call 111 for reassurance. That’s the point I was trying to make.

Thank you. Clean gauze over biopsy site now wet to touch but as it took over an 1 hr to get to that point I'm going to go to bed and see how it is tomorrow

That sounds sensible to me. Sounds like it's oozing not gushing. I would take some towels to bed with you and sort of prop round it so it's as supported as possible and your bedding is spared. Presume you feel ok otherwise?

@SpottyBoob

Thank you. Clean gauze over biopsy site now wet to touch but as it took over an 1 hr to get to that point I'm going to go to bed and see how it is tomorrow

How are you this morning OP?

@thickthighs73 trying to make a point by being nasty ok then