Risks and complications of an EGD test
In
general, an EGD is
a safe procedure. There’s a very slight risk that the endoscope will cause a
small hole in your esophagus, stomach, or small intestine. If a biopsy is
performed, there’s also a small risk of prolonged bleeding from the site where
the tissue was taken.
Some
people also may have a reaction to the sedatives and painkillers used
throughout the procedure. These could include:
- difficulty breathing or an inability to breathe
- low blood pressure
- slow heartbeat
- excessive sweating
- a spasm of the larynx
However, less
than one out of every 1,000 people experience these complications.
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