Kidney Biopsy: Need, Preparation, Results and Risks

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KIDNEY BIOPSY

• NEED PREPARATION RESULTS RISKS

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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.

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WAYS TO PERFORM A KIDNEY BIOPSY

• The sample taken from the patients 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 patients 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.

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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

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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

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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 doctors instructions
• Contact doctor in if any serious symptoms occur

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RESULT OF KIDNEY BIOPSY

• The tissue extracted from the patients 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.

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RISK OF KIDNEY BIOPSY

• Weakness
• Chills and fever
• Urinary problems
• Blood clots
• Redness and swelling
• Bleeding
• Inflammation
• Infection

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