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.
Anemia means your body doesn't have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to your organs. Without enough, you may feel tired, weak, or short of breath.
He asks about your symptoms, diet, any recent bleeding and reviews your medical history. Then he examines your skin, nails and listens to your heartbeat.
A complete blood count (CBC) measures red blood cell count and hemoglobin. Iron and ferritin levels are checked to assess your iron stores.
We screen your stool for hidden (occult) blood to detect internal bleeding that you might not notice.
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.
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when you lack sufficient iron. Anemia of chronic disease happens when long-term illnesses interfere with iron use, even if your iron stores are normal.
The ICD-10 code for iron deficiency anemia is D50.9.
Yes. Iron stores can be depleted before hemoglobin levels fall enough to show anemia on a CBC (complete blood count).
Mild anemia often improves within 4-6 weeks of iron therapy. More severe cases may require 3-6 months of treatment.
Transfusions are reserved for severe anemia or acute blood loss. Most patients respond well to oral or intravenous iron.
Yes. However, they can cause stomach upset, constipation, or dark stools. Taking them with food or switching to a liquid form may help.
Dietary changes'such as eating red meat, beans, spinach, and vitamin C-rich foods'support treatment, but many patients still need supplements or infusions.
If gastrointestinal bleeding is suspected, Dr. Chadha may recommend endoscopy or colonoscopy to locate and treat the source.
Treatment focuses on managing the underlying condition, plus iron supplements, vitamin B12/folate, or medications that stimulate red blood cell production.
After blood tests confirm your needs, iron is infused intravenously over 30-60 minutes. You can typically resume normal activities immediately afterward.
