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.
Colon angioectasias are tiny blood vessels in the colon (large intestine) that are fragile and can break easily. This can lead to bleeding into the stool or cause low iron levels, resulting in anemia.
You may also hear these referred to as colonic angioectasia or angioectasia in the ascending colon.
ICD-10 Code: K31.82
He reviews your history of GI bleeding (visible or hidden blood in stool), fatigue, iron-deficiency symptoms, and all medications�including blood thinners. A focused abdominal exam checks for tenderness, distension, or other physical signs.
A thin, flexible scope examines the entire colon to locate angioectasias. If bleeding lesions are found, Dr. Chadha can treat them immediately with endoscopic coagulation, argon plasma coagulation, or placement of hemostatic clips.
When colonoscopy is inconclusive or the small bowel is suspected, you swallow a pill-sized camera that records detailed images throughout the gastrointestinal tract, helping pinpoint elusive bleeding sources.
Laboratory tests�including a complete blood count (CBC) and iron studies�measure hemoglobin and iron levels to confirm anemia, assess its severity, and guide iron supplementation or further intervention.
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.
A colonic angioectasia is a tiny, fragile blood vessel in the colon that can bleed.
They are most common in people over age 60, especially those with kidney or heart disease, a history of GI bleeding, or on blood thinners.
It means the angioectasia is located in the first (ascending) part of the large intestine.
The code is K31.82.
Through colonoscopy (and often capsule endoscopy) plus blood tests to check iron and hemoglobin levels.
No. A high-fiber diet and hydration help overall health, but bleeding often requires medical or endoscopic treatment.
They can cause chronic bleeding and anemia if untreated, but they rarely threaten life when properly managed.
Most endoscopic procedures to treat bleeding spots take 30�60 minutes.
No. Most patients go home the same day after minimally invasive treatment.
Yes. We accept most insurance plans and assist with checking your coverage.
