Esophageal soreness after ablation

[Gucci49]

Just had my first ablation. Swallowing is sore and difficult three days later. Anyone else experience this and how long did it take to heal?

Thank you for any information

Barb

[Kaz747]

Hi Barb, it can take a while to get better. My EP explained that as well as the Transoesophageal Echocardiogram probe to check for blood clots they also inserted a temperature probe which was in their a while whilst they ablated the section of the heart which is right next to the oesophagus. I was prescribed Nexium twice a day for a few weeks after my ablation.

[BobD Volunteer]

This is mentioned in our fact sheet on Recovering from Ablation and is very common. It should fade in a week or so but if you are worried speak to your arrhythmia nurse.

[CDreamer]

Mine took months to resolve but I found out much later that was because my oesophagus spawned & camera got stuck. I had an irritating cough & reflux also.

Hope yours will resolve much quicker.

Best wishes CD

[Gucci49 in reply to CDreamer]

😊 thank you so much!

[grandmadogs]

It took quite a while and was probably the most uncomfortable part. I had very little voice and it remained husky for a long time.

[CDreamer]

Spasmed - not spawned 😂

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Hi I'm day 7 tomorrow and mine is still sore and a have a sort heavy feeling around my breast bone area. The EP increased my omeprazole to 40mg a day for 3 months to help. I find I feel very over full after meals.

[Gucci49]

Thanks everyone. I can see that I’m not alone in this process. I guess that esophagus gets a pretty good roughing up.

I appreciate all the responses . Stay well

Barbara

[Morzine]

Yes I was sore and had a funny spasm a few dats after which freaked me.....but itall settled down.....rest up remember!

Sue