ERCP
Alternate Names : Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
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How will the Test Feel?
There may be some gagging as the tube is passed down the esophagus. As the scope is positioned, there will be some stretching of the stomach and duodenum. Occasionally, stretching of the ducts can be felt.
Air, used to inflate the stomach and bowel, can cause some bloating or gas. After the procedure, you may have a sore throat for 3 to 4 days. Some people have a bad reaction to the dye or the drugs used to relax the duodenum which can cause symptoms like nausea, hives, burning sensation, blurred vision, and urine retention.
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