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.
Eosinophilic jejunitis is a rare immune-mediated condition in which eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) accumulate in the jejunum, the middle portion of the small intestine. This buildup causes inflammation, abdominal pain, and digestive disturbances, and is not due to an infection.
He reviews your diet, symptom patterns, allergy history, and family background to identify potential triggers.
An endoscope is gently advanced into the jejunum to visualize the lining and obtain tiny tissue samples for eosinophil counts.
Blood tests measure overall eosinophil levels and help rule out infections or other inflammatory disorders.
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.
It's usually triggered by food allergies (like dairy, wheat, soy) or inherited traits. The immune system overreacts and causes inflammation in the jejunum.
Dr. Chadha uses a combination of endoscopy with biopsy, imaging (CT or ultrasound), and blood tests to confirm elevated eosinophils and rule out infections.
No. Infections are caused by bacteria or viruses. Eosinophilic jejunitis is an immune-mediated condition driven by eosinophil buildup.
Treatment includes diet and lifestyle changes (elimination diet, nutritional support, stress reduction), medications (steroids, acid blockers, biologics), and, if needed, endoscopic dilation for strictures.
Yes. Patients start with an elimination diet to remove common triggers, then foods are reintroduced slowly under guidance.
Short-term steroids are commonly used to reduce inflammation. Long-term use is minimized; other therapies like biologics can help limit steroid exposure.
Surgery is rare. If the intestine narrows significantly, endoscopic dilation can gently open strictures without surgery.
Many patients notice symptom relief within days of starting steroids. Dietary changes may take several weeks to show full benefits.
Most insurance plans cover the necessary tests and therapies. Our team assists with authorizations and billing questions.
Yes. Children, especially those with food allergies or other atopic conditions, can develop eosinophilic jejunitis and benefit from tailored treatment plans.
