Is a painless gastroenteroscopy harmful?

Painless gastroenteroscopy refers to painless colonoscopy and painless gastroscopy, which are methods of treatment and examination that are generally harmless. However, there are certain risks, including respiratory obstruction, bleeding, and perforation.
Painless colonoscopy refers to intestinal examination or treatment under anesthesia, which can be used to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal tumors, ulcers, bleeding, etc. It can also be used for removing polyps, forceps biopsy and other operations. Patients may experience respiratory obstruction, which is mainly caused by tongue falling back, oral secretions or blood and sputum obstruction.
Painless gastroscopy refers to a gastroscopy that is performed after a small dose of anesthesia is given to the patient, and is also used to treat some upper gastrointestinal diseases. Esophageal perforation and bleeding can occur due to improper handling by the doctor and excessive force.
After the examination, if the patient has any abnormalities such as respiratory obstruction, bleeding, perforation, etc., it is recommended to consult the doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment to avoid delaying the condition.