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 giving out of gases is known as flatulence. It is simply a normal digestive procedure, and most of the population has a usual gas output of up to 10-20 times in a day. However, in cases where the gas is painful, smells very often or/and strong, then it may be a sign that it is a symptom of some underlying problem and has to be intervened.
In general, Dr. Chadha begins with the examination of your eating habits, your symptoms (bloating, pain, odor), and your medical history in general. A comprehensive abdominal examination is an examination that is performed to examine distension, tenderness and bowel abnormalities.
Lactose intolerance and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) that are common causes of excess gas are diagnosed through the breath tests of hydrogen and methane.
The analysis of the stool helps to avoid infection, malabsorption issues and signs of inflammation which can lead to flatulence.
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.
Beans, cabbage, onions, broccoli and fizzy drinks like soda can be the cause of excess gas.
This odor is due to the gases of sulfur which are there as the result of the decomposition of certain foods by the bacteria of the gut.
Yes. The gas which is available in the upper digestive system may press against the chest and may appear as a heartburn or chest soreness.
Yes. The back pain may result due to abdominal gas bloating and pressure.
Yes. The positive probiotic strains would assist in balancing of the intestinal bacteria and would also aid in reduction of obnoxious flatulence.
It is recommended to see a doctor in case of chronic pain, loss of weight without any obvious causes, bleeding in the stool or extremely strong smells.
Dr. Chadha uses the tests of the breath (e.g., lactose test or SIBO) and recommended the food elimination diaries to define the triggers.
Yes. There are usually no contraindications with such over-the-counter drugs as simethicone and lactase supplements, but before taking them, it is preferable to consult your doctor.
Yes. The stress intensity can also disrupt the digestion because it can increase the gas production and worsen the symptoms.
You may schedule a flatulence appointment on the GastroDoxs site or patient portal on the time that you find convenient.
