What could cause issues after Gastroscopy/endoscopy biopsy?
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Hello!
This is one for all the lovely people out there who've had a camera poked down their throat, and a biopsy of their gut/bowel taken.
Essentially everything went well. I don't remember anything from the procedure aside from the sedation and feeling something in my throat then zzzz. However a few hours after I had stomach cramping (along with the usual side effects from sedation). I was of course informed the side effects could last up to 24 hours.
The stomach pains eased up a bit last night but they've back again all day.
It's now way past 24 hours (about 33 hours) and I'm still a bit off balance, feel a bit shakey/jittery, pains are still happening and I seem to have a temperature and generally feel like 💩
The feeling generally rubbish part has gotten worse over the duration of the day, so not sure what it could be.
If it's no better I'll head to the doctor or hospital tomorrow, but just curious to know if anyone else has had any complications or issues following their gastroscopy.
Thanks,
Jasmine
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jasmine19000
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Just to add - I've done a bit of researching but they all don't say much other than the obvious symptoms/side effects
Although I'm not sure what one would feel if they had a bleed after the biopsy?
tm62 jasmine19000
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Hi Jasmine I have had 2 endoscopes with no after effects at all, no pains or cramps, The first without sedation, second with, I certainly haven't had an aches pains or temperature, whilst I dont want to worry you as we are all different so you may react differently, I personally think you should ring the hospital or your GP and ask them rather than wait.
annick98074 jasmine19000
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I had both an endoscopy with biopsies and colonoscopy done at the same time. Although a bit tired after, I virtually had no issues. I would believe there would be a phone number you were given along with instructions to follow after your endoscopy; your symptoms do not sound normal as part of the recuperation process. I would not wait; rather, I would call to discuss your symptoms especially if you have developed a fever. There could be an infection taking place for some reason; please call them for peace of mind.