Question

in what cases can renal biopsy be risky?

Answer 1

A renal biopsy can provide valuable information that allows your doctor to diagnose kidney abnormalities and decide on appropriate treatments.

Developing an infection after the procedure is a serious risk. However, this rarely occurs. Always be on the lookout for symptoms that could indicate an infection after your renal biopsy. Contact your doctor if you:

• have bright red blood or blood clots in your urine for longer than 24 hours after your biopsy
• can’t urinate
• have chills or a fever
• experience pain at the biopsy site that increases in intensity
• have redness, swelling, bleeding, or any other discharge from the biopsy site
• feel faint or weak

In addition to infection, a renal biopsy — like any invasive procedure — carries the risk of potential internal damage to the targeted organ or nearby areas.