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.
An esophageal ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the esophagus�the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your throat to your stomach. Left untreated, it can cause pain, bleeding, scarring and narrowing of the esophagus.
He reviews your symptoms, eating habits, NSAID or alcohol use, and other risk factors.
He checks your throat, chest, and abdominal area for tenderness or signs of pain.
24-hour pH probe testing measures acid exposure and reflux episodes in your esophagus.
Blood work checks for infections (like Candida or herpes) and evaluates iron levels to detect anemia.
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 K22.1 � Ulcer of the esophagus.
Ulcers cause deep, lasting pain and may bleed when you swallow, unlike a simple sore throat.
Yes. Long-term GERD can damage the esophageal lining and lead to ulcers.
You can support healing with diet changes and avoiding NSAIDs, but you still need medical evaluation and treatment.
An upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy is the most accurate way to diagnose and rule out other causes.
Most esophageal ulcers heal in 4 to 8 weeks with proper medical treatment and lifestyle adjustments.
Most ulcers are benign. A biopsy during endoscopy helps rule out malignancy.
Yes. Smoking delays ulcer healing and increases your risk of recurrence.
It's rare, but children can develop ulcers from severe reflux or infections.
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