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.
Early satiety occurs when you feel full after eating just a few bites of food. This premature sense of fullness can make it hard to finish meals and may lead to fatigue, weakness, or unintended weight loss.
He reviews your eating patterns, current medications, past abdominal surgeries, and does a focused abdominal exam to assess for tenderness or distention.
Routine blood work checks for anemia, thyroid function, diabetes, and nutrient deficiencies to rule out systemic contributors.
An upper endoscopy (EGD) allows direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to detect gastritis, ulcers, or structural narrowing.
In select cases, he may recommend gastric manometry to assess muscle contractions or MRI enterography to look for subtle anatomical issues.
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.
Early satiety means feeling full after eating just a small amount of food, often within a few bites.
The ICD-10 code for early satiety is R14.1.
Common causes include slow stomach emptying (gastroparesis), ulcers or gastritis, functional dyspepsia, certain medications, diabetes, prior abdominal surgery, and stress or anxiety.
Treatment may involve dietary changes, prokinetic or acid-blocking medications, low-dose antidepressants, antiemetics, and sometimes minimally invasive procedures like Botox injections or gastric electrical stimulation.
He reviews your medical history and medications, performs a physical exam, orders imaging or stomach-emptying tests, may do an endoscopy, and runs blood work to rule out other issues.
Yes. Stress and anxiety can slow digestion and contribute to feelings of fullness.
Avoid large meals, high-fat foods, and high-fiber foods. Instead, eat smaller meals more frequently and chew thoroughly.
It's rare. Dr. Chadha will evaluate and perform appropriate tests to rule out serious conditions, including cancer.
Most patients notice improvement within a few weeks of following a tailored treatment plan.
Yes, most insurance plans cover evaluation and treatment. Our team will verify your benefits and help with any preauthorizations.
