Patient's question:
The last time my unit implemented a health check-up, my friend went to organize it. After blood and urine tests, they received the health check report. The doctor told my friend that my friend had symptoms of occult blood and suspected they had polycystic liver disease. My friend was worried and went to another hospital for a thorough examination. The results confirmed that my friend had polycystic kidney disease and recommended they undergo a needle biopsy to verify the condition. Is a needle biopsy good for polycystic kidney disease?Doctor's answer:
You need to undergo a kidney biopsy due to proteinuria. The purpose of this test is to understand the morphological and pathological changes in kidney tissue, providing important evidence for clinical diagnosis doctors to speculate on the condition, treat the disease, and predict the prognosis. Kidney biopsy carries certain risks, and the procedure may cause mild pain. However, the doctor will conduct thorough pre-procedure examinations and prepare accordingly based on the situation. If you actively cooperate with the doctor during the test, the mental trauma and suffering can be minimized, and the risk can be reduced to the lowest level, which is not enough to negatively impact your health. It is recommended that you do not worry about this.