Different Effects and Symptoms of Starvation Mode. Starvation happens when the body is deprived of the essential nutrients it requires for proper function and survival. When the body does not receive these nutrients that come from food and liquids, side effects occur.
Why It Is Done. A kidney biopsy is done to: 1  Find kidney disease when there is blood or protein in the urine or when the kidneys are not working well. 2  Check kidney problems seen on an ultrasound or a CT scan. 3  Watch kidney disease and see if treatment is working.  Find out why a transplanted kidney isn't working well.
What is a liver biopsy? A biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from a part of your body. The sample is looked at under a microscope, or tested in other ways. A liver biopsy is a common procedure when a small sample of liver tissue is removed. A liver biopsy is done to diagnose and monitor certain conditions of your liver. For example, cirrhosis, some metabolic liver disorders, or inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) which can be due to various causes.