“Is it normal to have a sore throat after an endoscopy?”
I have a sore throat after an endoscopy. Is it normal? What should I do?
9 Answers
It can be normal. Seek immediate care if your symptoms persist.
Temporarily, yes. Would recommend notifying clinic about your symptoms.
To some extent, yes
If you are worried, contact the doctor who did it.
If you are worried, contact the doctor who did it.
It is not uncommon to have a sore throat after endoscopy, although most patients will not have this. Some patients have more narrow openings to their esophagus than others, and this can make it more difficult for the endoscope to pass down. If dilation or stretching was performed during the procedure, that can cause soreness. In addition, biopsies in the esophagus can cause some discomfort. It is certainly nothing to be concerned about. Gargling with warm salt water, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding meats and bread for a couple of days can help this resolve more quickly. There is also a medication called Carafate, which I will sometimes prescribe for a sore throat after an endoscopy. This helps to coat the esophagus and heal any irritated areas.
Yes. It can Occasionally occur for several days.
Mounir Clinton Meslioui
General Practitioner
You need oxygen inspiration.
Only for 1-2 days max. It’s very rare that anything could be physically damaged. But, you could have gotten a slight inflammation, rarely infection
Yes, spray with Chloramphenicol.
It's not common, but yes, you might have some soreness in the throat. Use lozenges and mild over-the-counter pain relief like motrin or tylenol.
