Digestive Disorders Health Center

Digestive Problems and Upper Endoscopy

What Happens After the Upper Endoscopy?

After an upper endoscopy:

• You will stay in a recovery room for about 30 minutes for observation.
• You may feel a temporary soreness in your throat. Lozenges may help.
• The doctor who performed the endoscopy will send the test results to your primary or referring doctor.
• The specialist or your primary health care provider will discuss the results with you after the procedure. If the results indicate that prompt medical attention is needed, the necessary arrangements will be made and your referring health care provider will be notified.

Warning About Upper Endoscopy

If you have severe abdominal pain, a continuous cough or fever, chills, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting within 72 hours after an upper endoscopy, call your doctor's office right away or go to the emergency room.

Is Endoscopy Safe?

Serious risks with an endoscopy are rare. However, excessive bleeding is always a possibility and rarely a tear in the esophagus or stomach wall can occur.