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.
Hemorrhage of the anus and rectum refers to bleeding from the lower part of your digestive tract. You may notice blood on toilet paper, in the toilet bowl, or mixed with your stool. Bleeding can range from light spotting to heavy flow. The official ICD-10 code for this condition is K62.5.
At GastroDoxs in Houston, Dr. Chadha starts by reviewing your symptoms, medical history and risk factors, then performs a focused physical exam of the anus and rectum.
A short, lighted scope is used to inspect the anal canal for hemorrhoids, fissures or other sources of bleeding.
He may recommend a flexible sigmoidoscopy to examine the lower colon or a full colonoscopy to visualize the entire colon and rule out polyps, inflammation or tumors.
Samples of your stool are analyzed for occult (hidden) blood to help identify bleeding not visible to the naked eye.
If bleeding is heavy or its source remains unclear, Dr. Chadha may order CT angiography or other imaging studies to precisely locate and characterize the bleed.
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 K62.5.
If it's heavy or lasts more than a day, call your doctor.
Eating more fiber often helps, but it depends on the cause.
No. They're common, but other conditions can cause bleeding too.
Not always. But any rectal bleeding should be checked.
Most fissures heal in 4 to 6 weeks with proper care.
No. You'll be sedated, and most people feel no pain.
Dr. Chadha can offer medication or minimally invasive procedures.
Yes. A healthy diet, regular exercise, and routine checkups help a lot.
