How painful is it to get an endoscopy?
Painful?Not at allI have done endoscopy today so I thought let's answer this question.First they will spray an anesthetic liquid or give you anesthesia to numb your throat. You may be completely awake during the procedure. After that they insert a scope through your throat it's little uncomfortable and u will want to remove it quickly but doctor will push through your esophagus during that you may get the gag reflex several times when the scope is pushed down through your esophagus. After inspection inside your stomach for 1 or 2 minutes doctor will remove the scope you may not feel anything..The whole procedure lasts 7–13 minutes and if you keep calm it is tolerable and not painful .
Nasendoscopy and HIV risk?
Hi, I had a nasal endoscopy in a mega city in China, where they put a thin fiber tube into my nose and all the way to the throat to check a nasal odor condition. After the doctor pulled the tube out, my nose bled, a few big drops initially, then seeped for 10 minutes. They seem to go through a patient every 5 - 10 minutes, and it was a huge government owned hospital. I am quite concerned about infection risks and now regret my decision to get a nasendoscopy when I was there. I went at around 2pm, so there could have been up to 72 patients they saw before me that day. I'd be surprised if they did nothing to clean the tubes, but it didn't seem they'd have enough time to clean it thoroughly between patients. I am a bit paranoid about it, even though the wound healed without any apparent complications. This happened 7 months ago, and I don't feel any problems. Could you advise on the risk of infection of HIV or other diseases? thanks!
Have C.O.P.D. and having an Endoscopy done.?
I've had at least 2 dozen endoscopies--I inherited the family gene for cancer. I don't have your medical problems, but I do have two serious chronic illnesses. Never have I had any trouble the scope nor do I know anyone who has had problems. Before you have the procedure, why don't you ask your doctor if there are any specific risks associated with your medical problems. I doubt she/he would have recommended a scope without discussing it with you if there were significant risks. Good luck.
Are there any side effects of Endoscopy?
Yes!!! Endoscopy is considered a minimally invasive procedure though all procedures have risks. Which are colloquially known as possible side effects. " Endoscopy is a very safe procedure. However it carries a very small risk of complications. Rare complications include: Bleeding. Your risk of bleeding complications after endoscopy is increased if the procedure involves removing a piece of tissue for testing (biopsy) or treating a digestive system problem. In rare cases, such bleeding may require a blood transfusion. Infection. Most endoscopies consist of an examination and biopsy, and risk of infection is low. The risk of infection increases when additional procedures are performed as part of your endoscopy. Most infections are minor and can be treated with antibiotics. Your doctor may give you preventive antibiotics before your procedure if you are at higher risk of infection. Tearing of the gastrointestinal tract. A tear in your esophagus or another part of your upper digestive tract may require hospitalization, and sometimes surgery to repair it. The risk of this complication is very low — it occurs in an estimated 3 to 5 of every 10,000 diagnostic upper endoscopies. You can reduce your risk of complications by carefully following your doctor's instructions for preparing for endoscopy, such as fasting and stopping certain medications. Signs and symptoms that could indicate a complication Signs and symptoms to watch for after your endoscopy include: Fever Chest pain Shortness of breath Black or very dark colored stool Difficulty swallowing Severe or persistent abdominal pain Vomiting Call your doctor immediately or go to an emergency room if you experience any of these signs or symptoms."
Why can't I eat after an upper gi endoscopy?
Having a food bolus lodged in your esophagus can cause some trauma to that area of the esophagus, causing inflammation (swelling) of the area. This could put you at risk of having a similar situation occur again. Therefore, they ask you to eat only soft foods for a while while the inflammation subsides. The medications used to sedate you for the procedure carry a small risk of causing nausea and vomiting. Vomiting could further traumatize your esophagus, so they have you wait until the medications have effectively cleared your system before giving you the OK to eat. Hope this helps answer your questions. Good luck and I hope you are feeling better soon.
Can i demand an endoscopy at the ER they say im not a serious enough case to warren the risk of Anastasia.?
im waiting on the bills for the er and have no clue how to pay them but the ER doctors keep telling me they know there is something wrong but they cant se it and if my symptoms get worse to come back. and they just keep getting worse i can barley talk and i just want to know whats wrong with my esophagus. on the net i have matching symptoms with over 4 different things and all can be ruled out with a endoscopy.
How long do you need to not eat before having an endoscopy done? Can you take pain killers during this time?
Well, according to what I read, they say that you shouldn’t eat anything from four to eight hours. You have to be sure that your stomach is relatively clear when done the procedure. You also need to stop taking some types of medication, anything that thins the blood.An endoscopy usually takes anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes. Luckily, it’s short. During the procedure you will be give a sedative to relax, you may also have an anesthetic in your mouth to prepare ‘swallowing’ the long tube.After everything’s done, you’ll probably still stay in the hospital, taken to a recovery area so that doctors will monitor you as the sedative fades.When you’re finally home, you will have some mild uncomfortable side effects; bloating and gas, cramping and sore throat. They’ll go away with time. However, if it gets too much then call your doctor.You need to take it easy the next day. Stay in bed and relax.You are not supposed to take any sedatives UNLESS your doctor gives you one.Good luck
How does an endoscopy procedure work?
Don't be nervous, I've had more than a dozen done and there is nothing to worry about. They will administer a drug to relax you via IV and once you are unresponsive they begin the procedure. I believe they typically take 10-15 minutes depending on what they are looking for. There is no problem breathing and I believe the mortality rate for this procedure would be at or near zero. Relax, you'll be fine.