Dr. N. Chezhiyan is a Consultant Nephrologist & HOD of the Department of Nephrology at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital. He has over 27 years of experience and is a specialist in Haemodialysis/ CAPD.
A kidney biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of kidney tissue is removed and examined under a microscope for the cause of chronic kidney disease or injury.
A kidney biopsy, also known as percutaneous renal biopsy, may be recommended by your doctor to diagnose a suspected kidney issue. It can also be used to determine the severity of a kidney ailment. If you have a kidney transplant that isn't operating well, you may need a transplant kidney biopsy.
Apart from a test for kidney disease, blood and urine tests, a sonogram (an image
created by ultrasound), or other specific x-rays, and a physical exam can often
detect kidney issues. Certain reasons why kidney biopsy is performed:
Hematuria (blood in the urine) or
protein in the urine (proteinuria)Blood test findings that are abnormal
Kidney failure, with no obvious reason
Glomerular disease and nephrotic syndrome
The level of damage
After the kidney biopsy treatment it is generally suggested to avoid driving for 24 to 48 hours, taking rest for a minimum of 24 hours, and avoid lifting heavy objects or weights for a couple of days.
The most common type of biopsy is a percutaneous biopsy. With a thin, hollow needle, your doctor makes a small cut in your abdomen or back and takes tiny samples of kidney tissue. You will be awake throughout the procedure, but your doctor will use drugs to numb your skin to make it less painful.
It could take up to a week for your doctor to receive the pathology lab's biopsy report. A full or partial report may be available in less than 24 hours in emergency situations. During a follow-up visit, your doctor will normally go over the results with you.
If your doctor believes you require a kidney biopsy, they will make an appointment with you and take the time to explain the procedure to you. They may advise you to stop taking certain medications that could raise your chances of bleeding during or after the surgery.
You may experience some pain or soreness near the cut after the biopsy. You will be able to go home a few hours after the treatment is completed in most situations. Patients may be required to spend the night at the hospital on occasion. After 24 hours of relaxation, you should be able to resume most of your typical daily activities.
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