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A member asked:

Should my throat be really sore from an upper endoscopy?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Absolutely: The insertion of this apparatus down your troat will irritate the walls and structures . Its a temporary condition that if it does persist consult with your doctor.

Dr Blackwelder and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not likely: While the procedure itself is painless, however, minor throat discomfort may be present on awakening.

Answered 11/15/2014

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I had upper endoscopy (EGD) 5 days ago. My throat was sore for the first 3 days when swallowing. Yesterday and today my throat has a lot of mucus in it and I have to clean clear my throat bc it feels like mucus.Do you think this is related to the EGD?

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