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.
Gastroparesis slows the movement of food from your stomach. Food stays in your stomach too long, which can cause bloating, nausea, and stomach pain. You may feel like your food just 'sits there.-
Dr. Chadha reviews your symptoms and full medical history, including diabetes status, prior abdominal surgeries, medications and other risk factors.
A standardized test that tracks how quickly food moves out of your stomach to confirm delayed gastric emptying.
Lab work and abdominal ultrasound or CT scans help rule out other causes of nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.
An endoscopic evaluation allows Dr. Chadha to visualize the stomach lining and exclude strictures or obstructions.
ICD-10 Code: K31.84
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.
Diabetes, surgery on the stomach or nerves, high triglycerides, certain medications, or autoimmune diseases can slow digestion.
The ICD-10 code for gastroparesis is K31.84.
Some cases improve with lifestyle changes and treatment; others require long-term care and management.
Treatment includes dietary modifications, medications (prokinetics and antiemetics), and advanced procedures like G-POEM or gastric electrical stimulation.
Diagnosis is made with a gastric emptying study, blood tests, imaging, and sometimes an upper endoscopy to rule out other issues.
High triglycerides don-t directly cause it but can worsen stomach emptying and symptoms.
Avoid fried, greasy, high-fiber, and hard-to-digest foods; opt for small, soft, low-fat meals.
Yes. Many patients improve with diet changes and medications without needing surgery.
Most people go home within 1-2 days after G-POEM and feel better in about a week.
Visit GastroDoxs in Houston for personalized gastroparesis care with Dr. Rishi Chadha.
