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.
A gastric ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach. It can cause pain, burning, or an upset stomach. If untreated, it may lead to bleeding or a perforation. The ICD-10 code for a gastric ulcer is K25.9.
He evaluates your stomach pain, burning, NSAID or alcohol use, and other risk factors.
We perform breath, stool, or blood tests to detect H. pylori infection.
An endoscope is used to visualize the stomach lining and confirm the presence of an ulcer.
Blood work checks for anemia, infection markers, and overall health status.
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 ICD-10 code for a non-bleeding, non-perforated gastric ulcer is K25.9.
Try bananas, yogurt, oatmeal, lean chicken, and cooked vegetables to soothe your stomach.
Avoid spicy foods, tomatoes, citrus fruits, caffeine, alcohol, and fried or fatty foods.
Stress doesn-t directly cause ulcers but can worsen pain and delay healing.
H. pylori can be detected with a breath test, stool test, blood test, or biopsy during endoscopy.
Common antibiotics include amoxicillin, clarithromycin, or metronidazole for H. pylori eradication.
Most gastric ulcers heal in 4 to 8 weeks with proper treatment and acid suppression.
Yes. An upper endoscopy (EGD) confirms the ulcer, assesses severity, and checks for bleeding.
Proton pump inhibitors are generally safe for long-term use but require periodic monitoring by your doctor.
Seek immediate care if you experience severe abdominal pain, vomit blood, or notice black, tar-like stools.
