Understanding Kidney Biopsy: Procedure, Risks, and Recovery | Everything You Need to Know!

Discover what you should know about getting a kidney biopsy. Dr. Hashmi discusses the procedure itself, potential risks, and when someone should get one. You’ll get valuable insights and peace of mind as we explore everything you need to know about this diagnostic tool. #KidneyBiopsy #kidneydisease #chronickidneydisease

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[TheSkippy]

Needed to hear this as the hospital have been trying for nearly 5 months to get me in for a biopsy due to my egfr fluctuating between 9 and 45 (previously in the 90s) and creatine in the 300s. Nothing has changed my end I just felt unwell and that's what showed up. It's taken so long for me to agree to a biopsy as no one explained it in depth to me like you guys just have. I'm autistic and like to know the how, what, where and when, so thank you for this.

[carolyncook]

Thank you so much. You are so good at explaining this complicated process.

[josephverderosa]

Thank you Dr. your explanation was not only in-depth but reassuring.

[coriannevlogs]

I have lupus and may be progressing towards needing a biopsy. This made the process super clear so thank you!

[shah]

I am having Kidney biopsy this week and this was really helpful. I am sure the nephrologist that I gonna see tomorrow will explain the same thing what was explained in this video. I do have some more questions and naturally will ask the doctor tomorrow.

[krystynanowak]

Thank you 🙏 for explaining biopsy process and why doctor will request it.

[fuzzfacelogic]

I am being told to get a kidney biopsy. Yes, protein and blood in my urine, but around 11 years ago was diagnosed with Prostate cancer after blood was showing up in the urine. No treatment at all for that.
A couple of months ago a Nephrologist said my kidneys were fine, now I'm suddenly told I need a biopsy and that also needs to be done in the next week or so. Hmm? I'm troubled about this because I feel fine, don't need or use any medication at all. 76 years old and still work 6 days a week.

[dannetteswarringim]

This was such a great informational video. I'm having a bisopy on kidney as Dr found a liason on right one. They think is cancer.

[philipcyhowski]

Hello Dr would you still recommend biopsy for someone with microscopic hematuria or and amount of blood and protein?

[sarahmansoor]

I'm only 19 and have already had 3 renal biopsies, what do you think could be the reason for this.
For me the worst part of a past biopsy procedure was having to pee in a bedpan and in the most recent one, i got internal bleeding which caused a blood clot. That caused further investigations like doing ultrasound and deciding what medicines to take for the pain.

[muwaffaq]

Regards from Kuwait and always watching your videos. I’m 68 I have CKD stage 3 with significant protein in urine but during a year time of labs is diminishing. Do I wait before a biopsy. Thanks Doctor.

[sandrafoster]

I just had a kidney biopsy two days ago. I have to wait two weeks for the results

[Geul]

I'm going to have a kidney biopsy soon.

[Motts]

Hi I wondered if you could offer some advice.

My brief AKI history: 2022-AKI created Hydronephrosis in both kidneys caused by very enlarged prostate.
GFR=19!
Had TURP procedure and removed bladder stone. No kidney stones. Stents used in both Ureters. Right Kidney recovered to sufficent status but Left one is still severe after repacing with larger stent
Final review 2/24-Left kidney is "written off", never improved with stenting. NO pain on L side. 1/24 18/1.55(51), alb/creat 55 big improvement!.

Latest GFR=51
Is there anything I can still do to improve the Hydronephrosis, or just maintain from this point?
any ideas would so greatly be appreciated. :)

[prashantkaushik]

Hello mam, i am from India. My brother has creatinine level 2.6 and we come to know a month ago that he had some problem. His kidney can be cured

[kepuelifusitua]

Can your kidneys affect your breathing ?

[MonicaVega-le]

You do feel pain I had one done July 3 2024 I have hemotoma and iam in some much pain

[Makolaicokade]

Does low urine output need a kidney biopsy?