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.
Lymphocytic gastritis is a rare form of inflammation of the stomach. It occurs when the immune cells or lymphocytes accumulate in the lining of the stomach. This may cause pain, discomfort or stomach ache. ICD-10 Lymphocytic gastritis is coded 29.5.
He examines your symptoms, your diet history, celiac risk in the family or yourself, medications, alcohol or tobacco history.
We rule out anemia, and use celiac serology (tTG-IgA) to rule out gluten-sensitive enteropathy.
Non-invasive procedures- urine breath- test/stool antigen-identifies Helicobacter pylori infection which is a common cause of gastritis.
In specific cases, other causes are ruled out and treatment course is advised with the aid of additional tests e.g. stool studies, allergy panels or repeat endoscopy.
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.
Celiac disease, H. pylori infection, autoimmune diseases or some drugs such as NSAIDs and other analgesics.
It is painful and it may lead to long-term inflammation, yet it is not often severe in case it is treated.
No. It is not cancer and chronic gastritis is untreated but may cause complications.
Yes. There is a possibility that long-term inflammation of the stomach lining puts people at an increased risk of ulcers.
On biopsy, it reveals a high count of lymphocytes within the stomach surface only that it is not like other types.
Yes. ICD-10 code of lymphocytic gastritis is K29.5.
The best is a low acid, low-fat, and bland diet. Otherwise, enjoy a strict gluten-free diet in the event that you have celiac disease.
Proper dietary modifications and drugs provide relief to most patients in between 4 to 8 weeks.
Yes. Lymphocytic gastritis can only be confirmed by performing an endoscopy with biopsy to determine the lymphocyte levels in the tissue.
No obvious genetic connection is present but it can be more prevalent in families having disease of celiac judgment or any other autoimmune illnesses.
