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.
Dr. Chadha reviews your symptoms�fatigue, weakness, pica (cravings for ice or clay), menstrual history, diet and any GI bleeding risks. A hands-on exam looks for pale skin, brittle or spoon-shaped nails, and other signs of anemia.
Key labs include a complete blood count (CBC) to assess hemoglobin and red blood cell indices, serum ferritin to gauge iron stores, serum iron and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC). Together these pinpoint iron deficiency and its severity.
A non-invasive test that checks for hidden blood in the stool, helping identify GI blood loss as a potential cause.
A swallowable camera capsule may be used to inspect the small bowel for obscure bleeding sources not reached by traditional scopes.
Through every step, Dr. Chadha explains findings and next steps in clear, patient-friendly language so you feel informed and confident in your care plan.
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.
D50.9 is the general code for iron deficiency anemia, unspecified. Other codes (D50.0�D50.8) specify particular causes.
Most people feel improvement in 4�8 weeks of treatment. Full recovery of iron stores can take 3�6 months.
Eating too much sugar can interfere with iron absorption, but it is not the only factor in iron deficiency.
Some patients experience nausea or constipation. Taking supplements with food or switching formulations may help.
IV iron is recommended when oral supplements are not tolerated or fail to raise iron levels adequately.
Maintain a diet rich in iron (meat, leafy greens, beans), pair it with vitamin C, and have regular blood tests.
Beverages and foods like tea, coffee, dairy products, and sugary snacks can inhibit iron uptake when consumed with meals.
Yes. Iron deficiency may cause brittle, ridged, or 'spoon-shaped� nails (koilonychia).
Yes. Growing children can develop anemia from inadequate dietary intake or rapid growth spurts.
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