Post Renal Biopsy Care Sheet

Patient Information Leaflet

Aftercare

Following your renal biopsy:

• You should rest for the next 24 to 48
• Have someone to stay with you
• Eat and drink
• You may experience blood stained urine for up to 24 hours following the procedure, but this should subside.  If it does not settle, you have any clots or bright red blood in your urine, or if you are unable to pass urine, seek medical advice urgently
• You may experience discomfort at the site the biopsy was taken from for a day or two following the procedure.  This is a common side effect.  Take your usual pain relief, as prescribed, and seek medical advice should the pain persist or become severe
• Continue with your normal medication, as prescribed (except for anticoagulants, which should be restarted the following day – unless otherwise stated by the radiologist)
• Keep a check on the biopsy site.  Look for any signs of bleeding or infection (bruising, redness and swelling)
• Observe for symptoms such as feeling dizzy/faint, feverish or generally unwell
• Keep your wound clean and dry for 24 hours and remove the dressing the following day

If you have any questions, or if there is anything you do not understand, please contact the Russells Hall Hospital switchboard on number (01384) 456111 and ask for the relevant department who issued this leaflet.

This leaflet can be made available in large print, audio version and in other languages, please call 0800 073 0510.

Originator: Adam Pringle. Review date: July 2026. Next review date: May 2029. Version: 3. DGH ref: DGH/PIL/02126.