Discharge Instructions for ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
You had a procedure known as an ERCP. Your healthcare provider performed the ERCP to look at your bile or pancreatic ducts, and to locate and treat blockages in the ducts. This procedure is used to diagnose diseases of the pancreas, bile ducts, and pancreatic duct, liver, and gallbladder. Here is what you need to do following your ERCP.
Home care
- Do not take aspirin or any other blood-thinning medicines (anticoagulants) until your provider says it is OK.
- Your provider may prescribe an antibiotic, depending on what was done during the ERCP.
- You may have a sore throat for 1 to 2 days after the procedure. Use lozenges or gargle with salt water for your sore throat. If you are not better in a few days, call your provider.
- Rest, drink fluids, and eat light meals. If you feel bloated or have too much gas, use a heating pad on your belly to help reduce the discomfort. This should help you feel better but if it does not, call your provider.
Follow-up care
Make a follow-up appointment as directed by our staff.
|
When to seek medical care
Call your provider right away if you have any of the following:
· Trouble swallowing or throat pain that gets worse
· Chest pain or severe belly or abdominal pain
· Fever above 100°F (37.7°C) or chills
· Upset stomach (nausea) and vomiting
· Black or tarry stools
|
© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.