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.
Meckel's diverticulitis is an infection or swelling in a small pouch called Meckel's diverticulum. This pouch forms in the small intestine before birth and is found in about 2 out of every 100 people. Most people never know they have it-until it becomes inflamed, often causing symptoms similar to appendicitis.
Dr. Chadha begins by reviewing your symptoms'such as abdominal pain, fever or bleeding-and your personal and family medical history. A focused physical exam helps pinpoint tenderness near the belly button or lower right abdomen.
Routine labs check for elevated white blood cells, markers of infection, and signs of inflammation that support the diagnosis of diverticulitis.
Once confirmed, Dr. Chadha documents the condition under ICD-10 code K57.8 to ensure accurate billing, facilitate insurance coverage, and streamline follow-up care.
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.
It's inflammation or infection of a small pouch (Meckel's diverticulum) in the small intestine present from birth.
Sharp abdominal pain (near the belly button or lower right side), fever, nausea or vomiting, bloating, and sometimes rectal bleeding or dark stools.
Irritation or blockage of the pouch by bacteria, food, stool, or scar tissue-more common in males and young adults.
Dr. Chadha reviews your history, checks bloodwork for infection, and uses ultrasound or CT imaging. We document it with ICD-10 code K57.8.
Yes. Mild cases often improve with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, pain relief, rest, and dietary changes.
If symptoms persist or complications (abscess/fluid) develop, minimally invasive laparoscopic removal of the pouch or imaging-guided drainage may be recommended.
Most patients recover from laparoscopic surgery in 1 to 2 weeks, with less pain and faster return to normal activities.
Stick to a low-fiber, clear-liquid diet until symptoms ease, then gradually reintroduce high-fiber foods and small, frequent meals.
Yes-untreated inflammation can lead to recurrent infections, abscess formation, bleeding, or bowel obstruction.
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