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.
He reviews your symptoms, medical history, prior treatments and risk factors to narrow down possible causes.
A thin, flexible camera is passed down the throat to inspect the esophagus for redness, ulcers, strictures or other abnormalities.
Small tissue samples or swabs are taken during endoscopy to check for infections (e.g., candida, herpes) or eosinophilic inflammation.
Additional studies'such as barium swallow X-rays, esophageal manometry, and 24-hour pH testing�measure acid exposure, motility and structural issues.
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.
The code is R13.11.
Odynophagia means pain when swallowing. Dysphagia means trouble swallowing.
Yes. Odynophagia focuses on pain relief. Dysphagia often requires therapy or dilation.
Sometimes. Ongoing pain should be checked to rule out serious causes.
With care, mild cases improve in days. Severe ones may take a few weeks.
Endoscopy, pH monitoring, and biopsies help find the cause.
Yes. Warm liquids, soft foods, and antacids may give short-term relief.
Yes. Avoid citrus, coffee, and spicy foods to reduce irritation.
If pain lasts more than a week or you have weight loss or bleeding.
Dysphagia has codes R13.10'r13.19. Odynophagia is R13.11. Talk to your doctor if you have both.
