Grumbling oesophagus?

[Redactrice]

Several days ago I had general anaesthetic for the first time (cardioversion). It was all fine, but I soon noticed a grumbling oesophagus -- first when I put in earplugs on the morning after (noisy neighbour). Then last night, 72hrs later, the noises (in my oesophagus) were audible to me as I sat on the sofa. Squeaking, burbling and clicking, sort of a cross between digestion and an MRI. In bed they were even more obvious. Has anyone else experienced this? I am assuming it's a side effect, not something sinister (can you hear blood clots forming?!). No acid reflux or anything, just the noises.

[mav7]

Did you have a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) to check for blood clots prior to the cardioversion ? If so, may be a temporary side effect.

Or it may be the shock of the cardioversion temporarily caused the issue.

Would not be concerned unless it continues, then report to doctor.

[Redactrice in reply to mav7]

My last echogram was 3 months before cardioversion and I've been on anticoagulants since then. All quiet last night, so it seems to be passing, whatever it was.

[Ppiman]

Interestingly, after my ablation, when I wear earplugs, I have been same to hear a tiny high pitched squeaking when I breathe fully out.

I suspect you have the same thing. Mine is very quiet. I have never mentioned this to my GP, but it has never changed in the four years that have elapsed.

Steve