Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for fainting, severe breathing difficulty, confusion, heavy bleeding, or severe rapidly worsening pain.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek urgent medical advice after the biopsy if you have:
Bright red urine or blood clots
Difficulty or inability to pass urine
Worsening pain in your back, side, or abdomen
Fever, chills, redness, swelling, or drainage at the biopsy site
Increasing weakness, dizziness, or light-headedness
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine questions, contact the biopsy team if soreness is not gradually improving, you are unsure when to restart medicine, or you have not received results within the expected time.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Kidney biopsy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.