Kidney Biopsy Concerns
There are possible side affects from the Kidney Biopsy procedure that you need to be aware of and watching for. If you notice any of them you need to contact your doctor right away. Learn what you need to be looking out for.
Alternate Names for Kidney Biopsy:
Biopsy, kidney
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
When to Contact Doctor About Kidney Biopsy
Alternate Names for Kidney Biopsy:
Biopsy, kidney
Call Your Doctor
After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Bloody urine 24 hours after biopsy or a lot of blood in the urine
- Difficulty urinating
- Signs of infection, including fever and chills
- Dizziness
- Pain that is worse at biopsy site
- Pain that you cannot control with the medicines you have been given
- Always feeling the need to urinate
- Pain or burning when you urinate
- Redness or drainage at biopsy site
In case of an emergency, CALL 911 .
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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