Burning pain in throat and oesophagus after ablation

[Summerlily]

As I posted yesterday I had an ablation on Thursday and felt very well and relieved after itToday I have a sharp , burning pain in my throat and oesophagus that will not go away

I think it must be due to the oesophagus ultra sound I had during the ablation .

I am worried that any inflammation so near my heart might not be good

Has anyone else experienced this ?

Any suggestions on how to calm the pain please

Here I am asking your advice yet again !

[BobD Volunteer]

Try Gaviscon or simular indegestion meds. As we mention in our fact sheet on recovery this is not uncommon.

[Summerlily in reply to BobD]

Thanks BobD

[Summerlily in reply to Summerlily]

Just read fact sheet again , think anxiety is taking over from the relief I felt yesterday !Knowing it is all quite normal is a great help

[Paulbounce]

Hi Summer.

An ultrasound procedure can irritate your oesophagus. It's usually a minor side effect that passes after a few days.

Stay calm and have a chat with your doctor if you are still worried. I think you'll be ok (I'm not a medic remember - it's just a gut feeling).

Paul

[Scrabblefiend]

I had similar after left atrial appendage occlusion (due to combination of breathing tube and probe tube down the throat. It took over a week to settle and I found a drinking a mix of orange juice, honey and warm water was soothing (recommended by a nurse at the cardio day centre )

[Moonriver]

I had an ablation last week and my throat was terribly sore. Paracetamol tablets helped and ice cream relieved it too plus some honey and ginger in warm drink. It must have been the TOE. My throat was fine after a week.

[Summerlily]

Thank you all so much for your adviceI have just tried ChamomileTea and honey , found it really soothing .Sounds like honey is the thing

[Singwell in reply to Summerlily]

BobDs advice about Gaviscon is helpful. Although if you are in the US it's not the same effective formula. It's safe to take as the active ingredient is seaweed which forms a protective barrier over the stomach contents and stops them from spilling upwards into the oesophagus and upwards to the larynx. Try together Gaviscon Advance as a liquid - it's the most effective form. When taking at night, no water or food afterwards so that th alginate barrier remains in place while you are sleeping.

[Buffafly]

The time to worry is if you develop a fever, otherwise it’s a normal after effect.

[AmandaLouise77]

I found boiled sweets helpful. Particularly the brand Ricola.

[Whataperformance]

Had Ablation 3 weeks ago. On discharge I was told to take x2 Omeprazol daily for 3 months in case of any damage to Oesophagus plus Paracetamol as a precaution to any pain for 5 days after Ablation.

[Summerlily in reply to Whataperformance]

Thank you , that's very interesting

[Summerlily in reply to Whataperformance]

Do you take any other medication ?I wonder if it is okay to take omeprazol with Flecainide

[wilsond in reply to Whataperformance]

So was I.

[Karendeena in reply to Whataperformance]

So was I to stop the acid and help prevent any further damage to the oesophagus.

[Peony4575]

Do you always have a TOE during ablation ?

[wilsond in reply to Peony4575]

I didn't

[Peony4575 in reply to wilsond]

Thanks for that

[Ducky2003 in reply to Peony4575]

I didn't.

[Peony4575 in reply to Ducky2003]

Thanks Ducky

[Karendeena in reply to Peony4575]

I didn't

[Peony4575 in reply to Karendeena]

Thanks Karendeena and happy new year to you

[Whataperformance]

Yes.. Beta blockers 5 mg, BP meds and I have been put on temporary Amiodarone.I was put on Amiodarone prior a DCCV as the previous one failed to revert back to SR. So my wonderful Cardiologist, suggest keep me on same meds until he sees me next.

But I don't know about Flecinide, I can't see why not?

[mike1961]

Did you have a TOE immediately before the ablation procedure ?? (i.e. a trans-oesophageal echo to check for any blood clots in your atria.) If so, the sore throat is to be expected. Or did you have sedation with intubation for the ablation procedure ? If so, ditto. If neither of the aforementioned, then if the discomfort is lower down in the oesophagus then discuss with your EP/Doc/nursing team ASAP.

[Summerlily in reply to mike1961]

I had a TOE before the ablationThe discomfort goes from throat to stomach.

I am going to try omeprazole

[Karendeena in reply to Summerlily]

I thought it was protocol for all patients undergoing ablation to take a PPI for 6 weeks to help/avoid oesophageal fistula (well that's what I was told)

[Sixtyslidogirl]

I had the most sore throat and chest after my ablation from the TOE. It went after a few days.

[Sixtychick]

I was given Omeprazole for 4 weeks after my ablation. Had no problems. I thought it was standard treatment after an ablation.

[Karendeena in reply to Sixtychick]

So did I but then again you and I were treated at the same hospital

[Ducky2003]

I was given a course of Omeprazole following my ablation. I didn't have a TOE during the ablation but the ablation itself is enough to irritate the oesophagus.

[Summerlily]

What strength of omeprazole do you take ?

[Karendeena in reply to Summerlily]

I had 40mg daily for 6 weeks

[Snowgirl65]

Could it possibly be the anesthesia tube down the throat during the procedure? Or perhaps acid reflux? I was prescribed something for acid reflux after my 3 ablations, but didn't need it; apparently, it's a common side effect. Wishing you a speedy recovery after this new "blip."

[Karendeena]

I didn't have pain as such but had an awful feeling in my oesophagus for many weeks after my ablation, worse still when lying down. I was taking a PPI as prescribed (I believe everyone who has an ablation takes these for 6 weeks). Eventually it settled but I was very worried fir weeks.

[Summerlily]

Mine is certainly worse when lying down