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.
A bile duct obstruction happens when something blocks the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the intestines. Bile helps digest fats and remove waste. When bile can�t flow properly, it can cause pain, infection, and other complications. In medical terms, this condition is coded as K83.1 in the ICD-10 system.
He reviews your symptoms, past medical and surgical history, family risks, and conducts a focused abdominal exam.
Lab work evaluates liver enzymes, bilirubin levels, and checks for infection markers.
Non-invasive imaging helps visualize gallstones, strictures, or masses in the bile ducts.
A detailed MRI study of the biliary tree to pinpoint blockages without radiation.
When necessary, this allows direct visualization, biopsy, and therapeutic intervention (stone removal or stent placement).
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.
Gallstones are the most common cause.
Look for jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, itching, and belly pain.
Through blood tests, ultrasound, MRCP, and sometimes ERCP.
K83.1
Yes. Low-fat meals and good hydration support bile flow.
Yes. Antibiotics for infection and drugs like ursodeoxycholic acid.
A procedure using an endoscope to view and treat bile duct blockages.
If you have yellow skin/eyes, dark urine, or severe belly pain.
It can be if untreated, so prompt care matters.
Most people go home the same day or next, with quick relief.
