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.
Muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, is when your muscles slowly get smaller and weaker. This often happens with age. After age 50, the body loses muscle more easily. Even in active cities like Houston, some people still notice weakness.
Muscle loss can also be linked to brain health. In some older adults, it may appear alongside memory problems or early signs of dementia.
He reviews your daily routine, exercise habits, nutrition, and overall health history.
Dr. Chadha measures your grip strength and evaluates muscle size and performance.
We check vitamin D levels, hormone panels, and other key nutritional markers.
A DEXA scan is used when needed to precisely measure muscle mass versus fat.
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.
Aging, low protein intake, inactivity, and hormone changes all play a role in sarcopenia.
Yes. Some brain issues, like early dementia, can lead to weakness, poor balance, and reduced muscle mass.
Look for less strength, slower walking speed, frequent falls, and memory lapses occurring together.
Vitamin D, along with adequate calcium and protein, supports muscle function and bone health.
Yes. Regular resistance workouts'light weights or resistance bands-and balance exercises help maintain muscle mass.
He evaluates your history and routine, measures grip strength and muscle size, orders blood tests, and may use a DEXA scan.
Many plans cover the diagnostics and therapies. Our team will assist you in verifying your benefits.
With consistent diet, exercise, and therapy, most patients notice improvement within 6-8 weeks.
No. Muscle loss treatment is non-surgical-focused on nutrition, exercise, supplements, and minimally invasive therapies.
Early intervention with lifestyle changes and therapies can enhance both cognitive function and muscle health.
