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.
Gastric erosion without bleeding means the top layer of your stomach lining is damaged. These are small, superficial injuries that don-t bleed but can still cause pain or irritation. They aren-t as deep as ulcers and may lead to discomfort that affects your daily life.
Dr. Chadha begins by discussing your symptoms in detail-pain patterns, meal timing, NSAID use, alcohol or tobacco habits, stress levels, and past digestive issues.
This minimally invasive procedure uses a thin, flexible camera to inspect the stomach lining directly. It's the gold standard for spotting surface erosions and ruling out deeper ulcers.
If Helicobacter pylori infection is suspected, you'll undergo a breath or stool test. Detecting H. pylori is crucial because it's a common cause of erosions and requires targeted antibiotic therapy.
Routine labs help exclude hidden bleeding or anemia and assess overall health. Dr. Chadha may check your complete blood count (CBC) and metabolic panel.
During endoscopy, small tissue samples may be taken to confirm the diagnosis, rule out other conditions, or test for H. pylori directly.
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.
With treatment, most people feel better in 4-8 weeks.
A good diet helps, but medications are often needed too.
Yes, it's the best way to see the erosion clearly.
Not always. It can come and go, often after eating.
NSAIDs, H. pylori, stress, poor diet, and alcohol.
Yes. If untreated, erosion can get deeper and become an ulcer.
Most people tolerate them well. Some may have mild side effects.
Very rarely. Most erosions heal without surgery.
Stick to your treatment plan and avoid known triggers.
Most major plans, including Medicare, cover it.
