Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Abdominal distension happens when your belly feels swollen, tight, or full. Many people call this feeling bloating. It may happen now and then or become a regular issue. The medical code for it is ICD-10 R14. At GastroDoxs in Houston, Dr. Rishi Chadha helps you understand what's going on and offers relief. .
Dr. Chadha reviews your symptoms (bloating, fullness, upper-abdominal pain), eating habits, stressors, family history of GI disorders, and performs a targeted abdominal and epigastric exam.
Upper endoscopy (EGD) to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum'looking for ulcers, gastritis, or reflux disease. Colonoscopy may be added if lower-GI evaluation is indicated.
Gastric emptying study or wireless motility capsule to assess gastric and small-bowel transit; H. pylori testing via breath or biopsy during endoscopy.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
Abdominal distension is when your belly feels swollen, tight, or full-often due to excess gas or fluid in the digestive tract.
Large meals, gas-producing foods, or swallowing air while eating can all lead to post-meal bloating.
Yes. Stress can disrupt normal digestion, slowing gut motility and increasing gas production.
Doctors typically use R14 to code for abdominal distension (bloating).
Yes. Excess gas can press on surrounding nerves and tissues, sometimes leading to mild back discomfort.
Schedule an evaluation if bloating is frequent, severe, or accompanied by symptoms like unexplained weight loss, vomiting, or blood in the stool.
Try peppermint tea, apply a warm compress to your abdomen, eat smaller meals, and take gentle walks after eating.
Absolutely. Intolerance to dairy, gluten, FODMAPs, and other sugars is a common driver of bloating.
Some people find relief with probiotics, but it's best to discuss the right strain and dosage with Dr. Chadha first.
Depending on your history and exam, you may need breath tests (for SIBO or lactose intolerance), blood work, imaging (ultrasound/CT), or endoscopy/colonoscopy.
