Hi everyone, I finally took the plunge and my ablatation 2 days ago. I didnt feel anything afterwards apart for a very very sore throat. Also, they tried take my the stitches out of my Groin a number of times but it kept bleeding so they had to keep applying pressure - ouch! Now the drugs have worn off I have a light sore / tight chest but it’s very bearable - nothing too much really and no pain in the groin area at all. I have a cough, but the thing that is still really bugging me is the sore throat and severe pain when swallowing. Had a look down my throat and can see blisters. I gargled with salt water last night to help it heal. Has anyone had this before post ablation? Any tips for this to go away as I also have a sore ear! Thanks in advance
Sore throat and cough post ablation - Atrial Fibrillati...
Sore throat and cough post ablation
I just took paracetamol and sucked on lossengers for the first couple of days. If it’s really bad check with the pharmacist about a spray (I’ve had them for throat issues previously) but check of course that it’s okay with your meds. I’m not sure if you had a cryo or RF ablation. I had RF and had a few things down my throat- transoesophegeal echocardiogram, temperature probe and of course the general anaesthetic tubes. It’s no wonder our throats hurt. Take care.
Thanks for the reply Kaz747 I also had the RF ablation and all those things down my thoat. It’s a sensitive area so no wonder it sore, well if that’s the worst of it then I’m happy, fingers crossed I keep healing well x
Did you have a general anaesthetic?
Hi Oyster, yes it was a general
The endotracheal tube would likely cause a sore throat. Blisters on the back of the throat and earache seem unusual complications of ablation. If these get worse in the next few hours I would be looking for a medical opinion.
Salt gargles for the next few hours for me. Thanks Oyster!
As we explain in our fact sheet on recovery from ablation this is very common and usually due to either intubation during general anaesthetic or to a TOE, (Trans oesophageal echocardiogram ) performed to check for any clots in the heart before the ablation procedure starts. Treat as any sore throat and it will soon pass.
Thanks BobD!
Although a sore throat and cough - my cough took months to go - are very common, I would second Oyster’s advice, salt water gargling should help.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a successful outcome.
Had my ablation a week ago. Sore throat terrible until 4 days later, managed it with paracetamol. I still have ache in chest but not surprised by this, considering what they did! Good luck with your recovery
For you too.....😉
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And for you too Flapjack!
Thank you, I read this last night and was very reassured by it as I was concerned i wasn't bouncing back!! (People have told me that they know someone who was back at work the same day, and in 2 days!!) thank you
Hope your recovery goes well ShaldonKoolma!
Thank you 
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