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A member asked:

Anyone know what is a upper endoscopy with dilation (egd) mean?

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If the esophagus has: Developed a stricture, either due to reflux, radiation or surgery then rubber or balloon dilators can be used during an egd to dilate the lumen. Its done under fluoroscopy to be safe. At times it may requre repeat procedures depending on the response and the severity of the disease.

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Answered 3/11/2018

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I had an upper endoscopy egd, and when I woke up I noted I peed my self a lot. I have never done that. They did give me a bag of fluid and I don't remember peeing. Is this ok? I had propofol?

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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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Cervical esophageal pain (worse when swallowing), normal HR & BP, Temp 99.5 after EGD with biopsies and dilation for 48 hrs post-procedure. No blood in stool, vomiting, or significant chest pain. Should I be concerned about a perforation?

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A member asked:

I had an egd and an esophageal stricture dilated. I took a bite of a tortilla before remembering I had to eat soft foods only. Is this a problem?

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A member asked:

I just had an egd yesterday and since the procedure I feel like there is something stuck in my throat all the time now. My esophagus was dilated as well. Is this normal? I'm supposed to call my dr back later today if the feeling hasn't subsided, which i

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