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Expert Dietician Counselling Gastroenterologist - Dr. Rishi Chadha

Dr. Rishi Chadha of GastroDoxs in Houston offers individualized dietitian services to treat digestive disorders, blood sugar problems, weight loss, nutritional deficiencies and so on. He strengthens patients to achieve life-long, healthy lifestyle habits through the professional evaluation, customized nutrition, and constant guidance.

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Rishi Chadha

About the Expert

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.

What Is Dietitian Counseling?

Dietitian counseling It is a face-on-one meeting with a board-certified nutritionist who evaluates your food habits, lifestyle, and nutritional targets to design a customized diet, enhance food preferences, and develop a long-term healthy lifestyle.

Common Causes and Risk Factors

  • Digestive disorders such as IBS, GERD, or food sensitivities
  • Blood sugar issues (diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
  • High cholesterol, high triglycerides, or hypertension
  • Unexplained weight gain or weight loss
  • Poor eating habits (skipping meals, low nutrient intake)
  • Busy lifestyle, stress, or lack of nutrition education

Common Symptoms

  • Bloating, gas, or abdominal pain
  • Frequent heartburn or acid reflux
  • Persistent fatigue or low energy
  • Irregular bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea)
  • Signs of nutrient deficiencies (e.g., anemia, low vitamin D)
  • Cravings, emotional eating, or difficulty sticking to a diet plan

How Dr. Rishi Diagnoses Dietician Counselling?

Dr. Rishi uses a step-by-step approach:

Diet and Health History Review

He examines your meal patterns, medical history, medications, and lifestyle habits to understand your unique needs.

Lab Tests and Biomarkers

We check the blood in connection to the glucose regulation, lipid panel, the level of vitamin and minerals, and the sign of inflammation.

Food Diary Analysis

  • Detailed 24-hour recalls or multi-day food logs to identify nutrient gaps and trigger foods.
  • Assessment of portion sizes, meal timing, and snacking patterns.

Functional and Sensitivity Testing

Considering that they are testable, neither food sensitivity test, stool test, or breath test can be wealthy enough to identify digestive problems in case of a hunch.

Behavioral and Motivational Assessment

With the assistance of motivational interviewing and setting goals, we know the obstacles and create achievable nutrition goals.

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Treatment

Our Houston team offers a full range of dietitian counseling services.

Lifestyle and Diet Changes

  • Individualized nutrition programs that suit your preferences, specific health objectives and nutritional requirements.
  • Real-world cooking, shopping, and mindful eating materials.
  • Balanced meal promotion strategies and tools.
  • Continued education on the daily food decisions and habit formation.

Medications

  • Anti heartburn drugs to control heartburn.
  • IBS specific drugs to alleviate cramping and abdominal pain.
  • Vitamin D, vitamin B12 or iron, as a specific supplement to correct deficiencies.

Minimally Invasive Tests

  • Endoscopy to the upper parts of your esophagus, stomach and duodenum with lots of in-depth viewing.
  • Colonoscopy to assess colon health and inquire into persistent symptoms.
Rishi Chadha

About the Author

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes a fatty liver?

Liver fat is usually accumulated by a bad diet, obesity, diabetes, alcohol consumption or some medicines.

What should I do to reduce liver enzymes?

Eat healthy, exercise a lot and do not over consume alcohol. Dr. Pothuri develops a regimen that can assist in reducing liver enzymes.

What are his liver tests genre (echogenic)?

FibroScan or a fatty liver ultrasound is the measurement of echogenic liver changes that do not require surgery.

Is fatty liver disease prescriptionable?

Yes. When lifestyle changes fail to sufficiently manage fatty liver disease infections, we use FDA-approved drugs against the disease.

Life expectation of NASH liver disease?

It varies by stage. Diet and exercise are applicable in resolving early NASH. Dr. Pothuri will tell you about your own prognosis.

Do I need a biopsy?

Most patients avoid biopsy. Unless there is suspicion of advanced disease, we use blood tests, imaging, and non-invasive scans.

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