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How do you feel after an upper digestive tract endoscopy?

Immediately after an endoscopy, you will feel tired and may feel dizzy and/or nauseous as you recover from the sedative medications. Your throat may also be sore from the endoscope passing through; this will usually resolve in several hours. 

An endoscopy is a very safe procedure. However, in rare cases, you may develop an infection after an endoscopy. Symptoms such as a fever, chills, sweating, and increasing pain an hour to a week after an endoscopy are rare but should always be reported to your doctor.

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Why would my doctor perform an upper digestive tract endoscopy?

What are biopsies and why are biopsies taken during an endoscopy?

What conditions are diagnosed with an upper digestive tract endoscopy?

How long does an upper digestive tract endoscopy with biopsy take?

How long does it take to get the results of an upper digestive tract endoscopy and biopsy?

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