Slight transient cardiac pain after gastroscopy may be caused by irritation of the mucous membrane by the gastroscope, which is normal. However, it may also be combined with myocardial infarction and other diseases.
1. Stimulation of the mucous membrane by gastroscope: It is normal for patients to have a short and mild chest pain after gastroscopy, which may be due to the poor cooperation of patients in the process of gastroscopy, people unconsciously move, the gastroscope, although slim and soft, but it will also make the mucous membrane of the pharynx, esophagus and stomach damaged, resulting in pain in the chest or the lower part of the sternum, but the pain is mild, and most of the pain can be relieved by themselves.
2. Combined with other diseases: If the chest pain symptoms are more obvious, rest for a few minutes without relief, and accompanied by back or to other parts of the radiating pain, but also appeared dyspnea and sweating and other symptoms, this time you need to call the doctor immediately, it may be a myocardial infarction and other diseases, must be timely diagnosis and treatment, so as to avoid delayed treatment and even life-threatening.
Gastroscopy can also be caused by other reasons, if the symptoms are not relieved or gradually aggravated, you should consult a medical professional to find the cause.