KIDNEY BIOPSY NEED |PREPARATION | RESULTS | RISKS
WHAT IS KIDNEY BIOPSY A kidney biopsy is a medical procedure in which a
kidney tissue is extracted for the laboratory analysis. A kidney biopsy is also known as renal biopsy. A kidney biopsy is a diagnostic test which helps the doctor to identify the type of kidney disease a patient have. Some of the kidney diseases cannot be, identified with the help of a blood test or a urine test. Therefore, the kidney biopsy is performed to know the type of kidney disease.
WAYS TO PERFORM A KIDNEY BIOPSY The sample taken from the patient’s kidney is observed
under the microscope to get detailed information about a kidney disease. There are two different ways to perform a kidney biopsy:
Percutaneous biopsy- In this procedure a doctor
inserts a thin needle through the skin to remove the patient’s kidney tissue. To guide the needle to a specific area of the kidney, an ultrasound or CT scan is used.
Open biopsy- A small incision is made in the skin near
the kidneys to remove a kidney tissue. This procedure is also known as needle biopsy.
NEED OF KIDNEY BIOPSY A kidney biopsy helps to find out: Kidney tumour
Condition of the kidneys
Identifying the kidney disease
To know the abnormal level of toxins in the blood To know the results of kidney treatment
To determine the cause of kidney disease
PREPARING FOR KIDNEY BIOPSY Before undergoing a kidney biopsy, tell your about the
medications you have been taking and the treatments or any operation you have undergone. Also, tell your doctor about the vitamin supplements, herbal products, or other over the counter medicines you have been taking. If you are allergic to anything, inform your doctor in advance. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or might be pregnant Any infection
AFTER A KIDNEY BIOPSY There are also some precautions to be taken after the kidney biopsy procedure. This precaution reduces the risks of any other problem. Bed rest for 1 day
Avoid taking blood thinning medicines
Carefully follow the doctor’s instructions
Contact doctor in if any serious symptoms occur
RESULT OF KIDNEY BIOPSY  The tissue extracted from the patient’s kidney is
observed in the laboratory. It takes 6 to 7 days to prepare a full biopsy report. A report will indicate whether the results are normal or abnormal. If, the kidneys are functioning properly and are free from deposits and other problems, then the results are normal. The results are considered abnormal if there is a change in the structure of the kidneys and harmful toxins are present in the kidneys. The abnormal kidneys are the indication of an infection, weakness, or cancer.
RISK OF KIDNEY BIOPSY Weakness
Chills and fever Urinary problems Blood clots Redness and swelling Bleeding
Inflammation Infection
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