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.
Your liver helps digest food, store energy, and remove toxins. Liver disease happens when it can-t do these jobs well. It can be mild or serious, even life-threatening. Getting early care helps protect your liver and your health.
He reviews your medical history, alcohol use, family history, and other risk factors.
Panels measure liver enzymes, bilirubin, and other markers to assess liver function.
A small tissue sample is taken to confirm diagnosis, evaluate inflammation, or stage fibrosis.
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.
Fatty liver disease is when extra fat builds up in your liver cells, which can lead to inflammation and damage over time.
Yes. In early stages, many types of liver disease improve with a healthier diet, regular exercise, weight loss, and treatment of the underlying cause.
With early diagnosis and proper management, most people with NASH live a normal lifespan. Untreated NASH can progress to cirrhosis, which carries more serious risks.
Life expectancy varies based on your overall health, how well you follow treatment recommendations, and whether complications develop.
Warning signs of advanced disease include persistent jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes), fluid buildup in the belly, easy bleeding or bruising, and confusion.
Not always. Noninvasive tests-blood work, ultrasound, FibroScan- or MRI elastography-often give enough information. A biopsy is reserved for select cases.
A diet low in added sugar and unhealthy fats, rich in fiber, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins supports liver health.
Yes. Modern antiviral medications cure over 95% of people with hepatitis C in 8-12 weeks, eliminating the virus and stopping further liver damage.
End-stage (decompensated) liver disease means the liver can no longer perform its essential functions-often accompanied by jaundice, ascites, and bleeding.
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