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.
Proctitis refers to inflammation of the inner part of the rectum. It can either lead to pain, bleeding or a compelling need to pass stool. Otherwise, it can influence the everyday living and comfort.
He inquires of you about your symptoms, bowel, lifestyle triggers and previous treatments.
A mild rectal exam examines the tenderness, swelling or any indications of inflammation.
Partial intestinal analysis of your feces (to detect infection) with an organism (bacteria or virus) or parasite.
Ultrasound or CT it to eliminate further complications under the rectum.
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.
K62.3 is the medical code of proctitis.
The ulcerative proctitis involves literally the rectum and ulcerative colitis spills over into the colon.
Most of the patients improve after 4-6 weeks with adequate care.
Symptoms are controlled by dietary changes however, majority of the cases also need medication.
One should avoid spicy products, alcohol and caffeine, raw vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
Infection can be seen by a fever, painful bowel movements and blood in the stool.
Mild symptoms can be alleviated by warm sitz baths and making the diet low in fiber.
Consult a doctor when you observe rectal bleeding, lasting pain and drastic bowel habits.
It is possible that chronic inflammation can raise risk of cancer in the long run hence frequent checkups are significant.
A large number of patients give positive results with the use of combined plan of diet, medication, and gentleness therapies of Dr. Chadha.
