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.
Dyspepsia, also called indigestion, is discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen often described as pressure, burning, or bloating usually occurring after meals. When no structural cause is found on testing, it's termed functional dyspepsia (ICD-10 code K30).
He reviews your eating patterns, stress levels, sleep quality and detailed symptom history, then performs a focused abdominal exam.
Checks for anemia and screens for H. pylori infection, thyroid function and basic metabolic panels to rule out other causes.
An endoscope visualizes the esophagus, stomach and duodenum to detect inflammation, ulcers or other structural issues.
Measures how quickly food moves through your stomach to identify delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis).
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 code is K30, used for both functional and general dyspepsia.
Yes. Ongoing acid irritation from untreated dyspepsia can lead to ulcers.
Most patients notice improvement within 2 to 4 weeks after starting lifestyle changes and treatment.
Endoscopy is recommended if you're over 55 or have red flags like weight loss, bleeding, or severe pain.
It's indigestion with symptoms but no visible damage on tests like endoscopy.
Rarely discomfort may radiate to the back. Dr. Chadha will rule out other causes first.
Yes. Ginger, chamomile tea, and small, frequent meals often ease symptoms.
Some patients use meds short-term; others benefit from a longer plan depending on severity.
Absolutely. Stress can trigger or worsen symptoms, so stress management is key.
Dyspepsia is upper-abdominal discomfort, while reflux involves heartburn and esophageal irritation. Dr. Chadha will evaluate you to distinguish them.
