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.
NSAID enteritis is inflammation in the small intestine caused by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) too often or for too long. Common NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. Over time, these drugs can damage the gut lining, leading to ulcers, pain, and bleeding.
He reviews your NSAID use (type, dose, frequency), discusses symptoms like pain or bleeding, and assesses risk factors (age, alcohol, smoking, family history).
This thorough evaluation allows Dr. Chadha to pinpoint NSAID-related injury and tailor a personalized treatment plan for healing and long-term gut protection.
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 (swelling) in the small intestine caused by overuse or long-term use of NSAIDs.
No. Enteric-coated drugs are designed to protect the gut. Standard NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin can harm the intestinal lining over time.
Dr. Chadha reviews your symptoms and NSAID history, performs a physical exam, and may order lab tests, stool studies, imaging, or a small-camera procedure.
Common tests include blood work (for anemia and inflammation), stool tests (to rule out infection), capsule endoscopy, and CT or MRI enterography.
Treatment involves stopping or reducing NSAIDs under medical guidance, taking gut-healing medications (like PPIs or misoprostol), following a gentle diet, and using endoscopic therapies if needed.
Soft, small meals with lean protein and cooked vegetables, plus probiotics such as yogurt or kefir, can support gut recovery.
Mild cases may improve in a few weeks; more severe inflammation or ulcers can take several months to heal fully.
No. NSAID enteritis is drug-related damage, whereas Crohn's is an autoimmune condition. Dr. Chadha will explain the differences during diagnosis.
Make an appointment if you experience persistent belly pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, or anemia symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Chadha offers minimally invasive endoscopic treatments'like balloon dilation or endoscopic hemostasis-to manage most cases without surgery.
