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.
Candida is a type of yeast that normally lives on the skin and inside the body without causing harm. However, when it overgrows, it can lead to infections in areas such as the mouth, throat, genitals, or digestive tract.
He reviews your symptoms, past infections, antibiotic use, diet habits and other risk factors.
He takes swabs from the mouth, throat or affected skin/genital area to culture and identify the Candida species.
For suspected internal infections, he performs a minimally invasive endoscopy to view the esophagus or stomach lining and may take tissue samples for confirmation.
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.
Yes. Men can develop yeast infections on the skin, genitals, or in the mouth.
No. Candida overgrowth is not an STD, though it can cause itching and discomfort in the genital area.
It comes from Latin, meaning clear or bright. In medical terms, it refers to the Candida yeast.
Non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins, low-sugar fruits, nuts, seeds, fermented foods, and probiotics.
They disrupt the yeast's cell wall, stopping its growth and helping restore your body's natural balance.
Most patients feel better within 2-4 weeks when combining diet modifications with prescribed antifungals.
Diet changes and probiotics can help control Candida, but antifungal medication is often needed for full recovery.
Dr. Chadha may order stool or blood tests, or perform a minimally invasive endoscopy with biopsy to confirm overgrowth.
Book an appointment if you have persistent white patches, itching, digestive symptoms, or recurrent yeast infections.
Generally no- it's your own yeast overgrowing. Good hygiene and appropriate treatment reduce any risk of spread.
