problems after endoscopy

[robbiecriss]

I had my first ever endoscopy for abdominal discomfort this past week. They found some gastritus and biopsied it with everything turning out okay. My question is this: Ever since I got home I have had bad heartburn and burping especially at night. The nurse said it could not relate to the procedure but I never had it before. Could anyone shed any light on this? Also, what in the world is gastritus and should I be concerned about it? What do I do for it? Thanks for your insight and help. I am really baffled.

[val917]

several months ago I had an upper laporascopy of my throut and upper stomack because I was haviig problems swollowing. prior to this I had never experienced gas, bloating, pain, in my stomach or upper or lower intestines. I had relative little bowels problems other than those associated with medications I was  taking. Since this test, I have experienced daily painful bloating, pain, especially after eating, that lasts for hours. Antacicids, simethicone and probiotics have provided absolutely no relief. I never experienced reflux, excessive bloating, alternating constipationallpation/diarhia or any gastric problems prior to this invasive test. Since then, everyday painful bloating in my stomach with no relief from otc remedies. even eating in small portions feels as though I have consumed too much for my stomach to hold. the neausua sets in. All I had was difficulty swallowing at te upper portion of my through. I cannot find relief,even with rx meds. what is happening? I honestly feel poking a pin in me would cause me to explode. Im so lethargic, at times cannot move. also know have a chronic kidney or uti infection with no bladder urgency symptoms and have gained over 20 pounds in the las few months. tests show no kdney or gall stones that can be seen.. i have no developed severe nighttime cramps inmy calves.is thispart of it too/ help would be greatly welcome.

[diamond79]

I didn't have any problems after I had the endoscopy done. I was diagnosed with gastritis--which is inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be caused by many things like bad diet, H. Pylori infection, excessive acid, etc. Usually your dr. will prescribe a PPI to cut down on the acid in your stomach and give it a chance to heal. Some also recommend avoiding spicy, greasy, hard to digest foods as well. Someone suggested to me to try the BRAT diet--bananas, rice, applesauce and toast--for a while to give the stomach a chance to heal. Do a search on gastritis, there are MANY pages that will give you the info you need.

[PikaPika88]

Well, my first gastroscopy was very normal.  Found nothing.  Biopsies all came back normal.  But...  I start having heart burn.  All doctors were thinking - Mental problems, over reacted!

After 8 months, when this gastro dr wants to do a colonoscopy one me.  She threw in the gastroscopy in the same time.  She said I got a minor reflux oesophagitis.  Prescribed Nexium 40mg twice a day.  That night after the gastroscopy and colonoscopy, my heart burn went up to my tongue and mouth.  Plus a lot of stomach pains (upper and lower).  Have taken the full course of Nexium so take some Zantac 150mg.  It didn't work at all...  Now one week pasted.  I'm still having the severe heart burn, mouth burn and tummy pain.  I'm swearing, I'll never agree again to run anymore test in the future!  It's not worth!  Gain a pain and torture!  

Let me know how you go..  You're not alone.  I wish to see how many of the victim after receiving the procedure will left them with the negative aspect?

Pika