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.
Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal area and the reason behind this is usually the dysfunction of the liver. At first, your belly might be swollen or even tight following small meals. When not treated, it may lead to discomfort, breathing problems and so on.
He examines your alcohol/drug use, liver or heart issues history, swelling/gut pain in the abdomen.
We test liver enzymes, renal function, electrolytes and test whether there are signs of an infection or inflammation.
A little needle is used to remove the fluid in your abdomen to test it with the lab and exclude infection, malignancy or high protein level.
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 primary code is R18. When the ascites is caused by cirrhosis K74.60 is a common one.
Yes. Fluid accumulation can be either solved or well controlled with change in diet, medications as well as timely care.
Ascites is seen in stage 4 (decompensated) cirrhosis when the functioning of the liver is seriously impaired.
Most patients experience pain and discomfort without relief - a few days to weeks of therapy.
Not usually. Local anesthesia is done to the locality using a small needle to extract any unnecessary water.
Most patients do. The low-sodium diet serves to block the fluid impressions in the abdomen.
Yes. Fluid retention may be caused by such conditions as heart failure or kidney disease. Dr. Chadha will diagnose and cure the etiology.
Generally, yes. TIPS reduces the pressure in the liver veins. Before proceeding, we will examine rare dangers such as bleeding or confusion.
Some patients do. We strive to streamline dietary and drug therapy to lessen the rate of paracentesis.
Get in touch with our Houston clinic where our staff will assist you to get a convenient appointment with Dr. Chadha.
