Family Medicine Questions Gastroenterologist

What are the side effects of endoscopy?

I will have an endoscopy. What are the side effects of endoscopy?

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FamilyMedicineGastroenterologist
We speak more of the risks or complications of endoscopy. These include bleeding, perforation of the bowel, adverse reaction to sedative medications. Overall, the risks of endoscopy are quite low but vary depending on the patient and the indication for the procedure.