Endoscopy for GERD Diagnosis: Does it Hurt?

Does the endoscopy hurt to diagnose GERD? I have anxiety with medical related things so it’s been worrying me.

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Medically_Challenged

2y ago

Not all all! Depending on the season the sore throat is more from just being dry. They always offer you a drink after so make sure to have some water and you should be fine!

monstrously_witty

2y ago

It’s very safe. You won’t feel a thing. I also had a colonoscopy as well.

taylorg

2y ago

It doesn’t hurt! The worst would be a bit of a sore throat.

Ley

2y ago

No. When I had mine I couldn’t even tell they did it. I was asleep the entire time.

Drewsm

2y ago

They did my colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time and they put me in a twilight (sleep like state) for it so I basically took a nap. I went in fell asleep and woke up and it was over, felt nothing

Jillypepper

2y ago

i had mine the same time as my colonoscopy, the only thing i remember hurting is the iv lol

Skelekitten3

2y ago

Same! The anesthesia did all the work. I had bad anxiety too. Breath and try your best to relax when going into the room. You'll taste metal before going under and wake up in no time.

OuchiePrincess

2y ago

I could not feel mine at all. I had anesthesia for it. I did have a little sore throat afterwards and the next day, but it cleared up quickly.

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