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.
Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a common bacterium that lives in the stomach lining. It can remain asymptomatic for years but may lead to irritation, ulcers, and digestive discomfort in some people.
Dr. Chadha begins by reviewing your symptoms (stomach pain, bloating, nausea), medical background, family history of ulcers, and lifestyle factors that may increase risk.
You swallow a special solution, then breathe into a bag. The test detects urease produced by H. pylori.
Checks for antibodies the body makes in response to an H. pylori infection.
Detects H. pylori proteins (antigens) passed in the stool.
If non-invasive tests are inconclusive or if you have severe symptoms, Dr. Chadha performs an endoscopy to:
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.
It's a bacteria that lives in the stomach and can cause ulcers or irritation.
Through contaminated food or water, close contact with someone who has it, poor hygiene, or family history of ulcers.
Burning or aching stomach pain, nausea, bloating, frequent burping, loss of appetite, and in severe cases, vomiting or blood in the stool.
With a breath, blood, or stool test, and if needed, an endoscopy to look inside the stomach and take a small tissue sample.
Most people take antibiotics and acid reducers (PPIs) for 10 to 14 days.
Yes-wash hands often, eat clean food, drink safe water, and practice good sanitation.
Some people experience mild nausea, changes in taste, or other mild symptoms during antibiotic therapy.
Dr. Chadha will adjust your medications, extend treatment, or perform additional tests to identify resistant strains.
Yes'repeat testing (breath or stool) is recommended to confirm the infection is fully cleared.
Most ulcers heal completely with the right combination of antibiotics, acid reducers, and diet modifications.
