What's the harm in doing gastroscopy?

If the operation is normal, gastroenteroscopy is generally harmless. If the operation is improper, it may cause mucosal damage, infection, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents, etc.

1. Mucosal damage

. Improper force during the operation, the instrument stimulates the surrounding mucosa, resulting in damage to the intestinal or stomach mucosa. In severe cases, bleeding and perforation may occur.

2. Infection

. The examination is invasive. If the instrument is not properly disinfected, it may cause germs to enter the gastrointestinal tract and cause infection.

3. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accident

examination has certain irritation. If the patient has hypertension, the blood pressure may increase during the examination, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents are prone to occur.