After having a gastroscopy, I feel severe pain when turning over.
Jun 01, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
In general, pain during turning after a gastroscopy may be caused by factors such as procedural irritation, gastritis, or gastric ulcers. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. Besides these three conditions, other possible causes include Crohn's disease, gastric perforation, and stomach cancer. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical care for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Generally, feeling severe pain when turning over after a gastroscopy may be caused by factors such as examination-related irritation, gastritis, or gastric ulcers. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. Details are as follows:
1. Examination-related irritation
During gastroscopy, doctors insert a soft, flexible tube through the mouth into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to examine for abnormalities. This procedure may irritate the gastric mucosa to some extent, causing stomach pain or discomfort. Such discomfort usually resolves spontaneously within a week and does not require special treatment. Adequate rest is recommended.
2. Gastritis
Gastritis may be caused by factors such as excessive gastric acid or microbial imbalance, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and bloating. It is recommended that patients take medications such as compound rennet enzyme capsules or colloidal bismuth pectin capsules under medical guidance. Additionally, drinking more water and avoiding excess gastric acid are advised.
3. Gastric ulcer
Long-term irregular eating habits may delay gastric emptying and increase gastric acid secretion, triggering gastric ulcers. During gastroscopy, contact between the endoscope and the ulcerated area may cause pain or a burning sensation. Patients are advised to take medications such as enteric-coated esomeprazole magnesium tablets or enteric-coated rabeprazole sodium tablets under medical supervision, and to avoid irregular eating patterns.
Besides the above three causes, other conditions such as Crohn's disease, gastric perforation, or stomach cancer may also be responsible. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment.
