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.
Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. In this condition, digestive enzymes activate too early, causing swelling and damage to pancreatic tissue. Symptoms often include severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
He reviews your symptom timeline, pain characteristics, gallstone history, alcohol use and other risk factors.
We check serum amylase and lipase to confirm pancreatic inflammation and assess triglyceride levels.
Uses K85 series codes (e.g. K85.0, K85.1) for accurate diagnosis tracking, billing and quality reporting.
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.
The general code is K85. Specific subcodes (for example, K85.0 or K85.1) identify causes such as gallstones or alcohol.
1. Initial inflammation
2. Fluid collections form
3. Necrosis (tissue damage)
4. Possible involvement of other organs
The most common triggers are gallstones and heavy alcohol use. Other factors include high triglycerides, certain medications, infections, and genetic predisposition.
Treatment usually involves IV fluids, bowel rest, pain control, and anti-nausea medications. In some cases, procedures such as ERCP or surgical drainage are needed.
Mild cases often resolve completely with proper care. Severe cases can take longer but generally improve with timely, expert treatment.
Mild attacks typically improve within 3-7 days. Severe episodes may require weeks of inpatient care and ongoing follow-up.
Yes. A low-fat diet, alcohol avoidance, and maintaining a healthy weight reduce the risk of an acute episode.
Seek emergency care for sudden, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, high fever, or a very fast heart rate.
Repeated attacks can lead to chronic pancreatitis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment help minimize the risk of long-term damage.
Most insurance plans cover diagnostic tests, hospital stays, ERCP, and follow-up care. Our team can verify your benefits and assist with billing.
