Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 4/23/2008

Question
It's 4/23 and I'm still hoarse with slight sore throat.  I'm obese with extra weight around neck.  I've had severe leg muscle aches since the procedure that are gradually getting better.  Still constipated (no pain medication except regular Tylenol).  Can everything be as result of anesthesia?

Answer
I assume when you say endoscopy you mean through the mouth. If that's the case, the sore throat is more likely from the GI doc and not anesthesia (I am also assuming you were just sedated for the procedure). As for the leg pains and muscle aches, this is not likely related to either anesthesia or GI and if it continues, you should have it checked out.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston