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 diverticulum is a small pouch that forms in the wall of your digestive tract or bladder. They can occur in various locations, including:
He reviews your symptoms (pain, bloating, bleeding), family history, diet, bowel habits and examines your abdomen.
We check white blood cell count, inflammatory markers and rule out urinary infections.
A colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy allows direct visualization of the colon and any diverticula.
For suspected Meckel's diverticulum, a technetium-99m pertechnetate scan pinpoints ectopic gastric mucosa.
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 pouch in the small intestine present from birth that can cause pain, bleeding, or inflammation if it becomes irritated or infected.
It's usually detected with imaging studies such as a CT scan, upper endoscopy, or a barium GI series.
Yes. It may lead to urinary infections, pain, difficulty emptying the bladder, or blood in the urine.
Common symptoms include trouble swallowing, a persistent cough, regurgitation of food, or a sensation of a lump in the throat.
An endoscopic procedure can open or remove the pouch without large incisions, allowing faster recovery.
No. Many cases improve with diet changes, fiber supplements, and antibiotics if infected. Surgery is reserved for complications or recurrent symptoms.
Eat a high-fiber diet, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and avoid straining during bowel movements.
Yes. Fiber softens stool, reduces pressure in the bowel or bladder, and lowers the risk of diverticula becoming inflamed.
Most patients return to normal activities within 1-2 weeks after laparoscopic or endoscopic procedures.
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