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How did they stretch your esophagus?
During the procedure, the doctor guides a balloon or plastic dilator down your throat and into your esophagus. Then the device expands, like a balloon filling with air. It widens any narrow parts of your esophagus. To guide the balloon or plastic dilator, the doctor may use a thin, lighted tube that bends.
Is it possible to stretch your esophagus?
Esophageal dilation is a procedure that allows your doctor to dilate, or stretch, a narrowed area of your esophagus [swallowing tube]. Doctors can use various techniques for this procedure. Your doctor might perform the procedure as part of a sedated endoscopy.
Is esophageal stretching painful?
Is Esophageal Dilation Painful? While minimally invasive, esophageal dilation can cause bruising and soreness. Some patients may experience discomfort during the procedure, and pain when swallowing in the days afterward.
How long does it take to recover from esophageal dilation?
Your throat may feel sore for a day after dilation but usually improves within 24 hours. Localized irritation of the vein where the medication was injected may cause a tender lump lasting for several weeks, but this will go away eventually. Applying heat packs or hot moist towels may help relieve discomfort.
How long does it take to recover from getting your esophagus stretched?
What can you eat after having esophagus stretched?
Diet Restrictions No food or drink for four hours after the procedure. After four hours, try clear liquids such as water, broth or ginger ale. If your child can drink the liquids without pain, you may offer him or her soft foods such as mashed potatoes and pudding, as tolerated.
How long does esophagus stretching last?
How is Esophageal Stretching Performed? Esophageal stretching widens a narrowed area of your esophagus. It’s typically performed under sedation along with an upper endoscopy, an incision-free, image-guided procedure that takes about 15 minutes.
What is esophageal dilation (esophagus stretching)?
Esophagus stretching, professionally known as esophageal dilation or sometimes even pneumatic dilation, is a procedure that dilates (stretches) the esophagus (throat). Doctors perform the surgery by inserting a long tube down a patient’s throat. This tube reaches down to the lower esophageal sphincter
When to have a stretching procedure for esophageal stricture?
A stretching (or dilation) procedure may be an option if you’re suffering from benign (non-cancerous) esophageal stricture, or narrowing of the esophagus. How long does it take to recover from esophageal dilation?
How long does esophageal stretching take to work?
Esophageal stretching widens a narrowed area of your esophagus. It’s typically performed under sedation along with an upper endoscopy, an incision-free, image-guided procedure that takes about 15 minutes. Its depends upon severity of damage. Can resolves in 10-14 day or may take even a mobth. Not relevant? Ask a doctor now
Is there any treatment for a narrow esophagus?
Even with medication treatment, the esophagus will remain narrow and you may not feel the medication benefits. Dilation, or stretching, is done while you are having an upper endoscopy. While it is disrupting the mucosa, doctors carefully examine how receptive your esophagus is to dilation and only stretch a little bit each time.