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.
IBS-C is a long-term digestive problem. It causes belly pain, gas, and trouble passing stool. People with IBS-C often feel bloated and have hard or infrequent bowel movements. While it's not dangerous, it can affect your daily life. With the right care, it can be managed.
Dr. Chadha begins by reviewing your symptoms, diet, stress levels, and family history to understand your digestive health.
An abdominal exam checks for tenderness, bloating, and other physical signs of IBS-C.
Blood and stool tests help rule out infections, inflammation, celiac disease, and thyroid issues.
He applies the Rome IV criteria-focusing on pain, stool frequency, and stool form-to confirm an IBS-C diagnosis.
For patients over 50 or those with 'red flag- signs like weight loss or bleeding, Dr. Chadha may recommend a colonoscopy or abdominal imaging to exclude other conditions.
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 mix of diet low in fiber, slow gut movement, stress, hormonal changes, past infections, and family history of IBS.
For many people, yes. A fiber-rich, balanced diet along with adequate fluids often provides significant relief.
Limit or skip trigger foods such as high-fat or fried items, caffeine, dairy if lactose intolerant, beans, broccoli, and fizzy drinks.
IBS-C causes infrequent, hard stools and constipation, whereas IBS-D leads to frequent loose or watery stools.
Many patients see improvement within 2 to 4 weeks when following a tailored plan of diet, lifestyle, and medications.
Short-term use of osmotic laxatives like polyethylene glycol is generally safe; long-term use should be supervised by a doctor.
Yes. Stress can slow digestion, increase pain, bloating, and worsen constipation symptoms.
No. IBS-C is not life-threatening, but it can significantly impact daily comfort and quality of life.
Yes. Gentle activities like walking or yoga help stimulate bowel function and reduce stress.
If symptoms last more than 3 months, occur fewer than three times per week, or significantly affect your daily life, it's time to seek expert care.
