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 contributes towards digestion, storage of energy and elimination of toxins. It occurs when it is unable to execute these jobs properly; this is liver disease. It may be mild, even severe, life threatening. So the early care will save your liver and your health.
He examines your health history, alcohol consumption, family history among other risk factors.
Liver tests are measured using liver enzymes and bilirubin together with other indicators to determine liver functioning.
A tissue sample is collected to either diagnose, assess inflammation or grade 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 the accumulation of additional fat in the liver that can result in swelling and destruction in the long-run.
Yes. During the initial stages, a combination of a healthier diet, physical activity, weight loss, and treatment of the underlying cause improves a number of types of liver disease.
When treated early and appropriately NASH gives most of the individuals a normal life. Uncontrolled NASH may develop into cirrhosis which has more severe risks.
The outcome of life becomes different depending on your general health, adherence to treatments, and development of complications.
The dangerous symptoms of a serious illness are yellow skin color/eyes, fluid in the abdomen, easy bleeding or bruises and drowsiness.
Not always. Such noninvasive tests as blood work, ultrasound, FibroScan-, or MRI elastography-work often provide sufficient information. A biopsy is remitted only in special cases.
The liver is healthy with a low sugar and unhealthy fat diet rich in fiber, whole grains, fruit, and vegetables, and lean proteins.
Yes. In 8-12 weeks, over 95% of hepatitis C patients respond to modern antiviral drugs, however, getting rid of the virus and preventing further liver damage.
End-stage (decompensated) liver disease refers to the inability of the liver to maintain its important functions-in most cases, with jaundice, ascites and bleeding.
To make the first appointment with Dr. Rishi Chadha, please call GastroDoxs in Houston (713) 554-4880 or check our site to organize your appointment.
