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.
Rectal bleeding means blood comes out of your anus. It may show up on toilet paper, in the bowl, or mixed with your stool. Bright red blood is fresh. Dark, sticky stool (called melena) can mean older bleeding. Even small amounts should be checked.
He reviews your symptoms, bowel habits, diet, and family history, then performs a gentle rectal exam.
These in-office scopes allow Dr. Chadha to inspect the lower rectum and anal canal for hemorrhoids, fissures, or inflammation.
When indicated, he conducts a full colonoscopy to visualize the entire colon, identify polyps, diverticula, or bleeding sources, and remove any suspicious lesions.
Blood work checks for anemia and rules out other systemic causes of bleeding or infection.
Once identified, rectal bleeding is coded as K62.5 for accurate medical records and treatment planning.
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.
Often hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps, or bowel disease.
K62.5 - Rectal or anal bleeding.
Yes. Some types cause no pain at all.
Try fiber, water, sitz baths, and gentle wipes. But see a doctor if it doesn-t stop.
Any time you see blood, especially if it keeps coming back.
It can be. That's why it's important to get it checked early.
Yes. Fiber-rich foods and water can reduce bleeding.
Usually anoscopy, colonoscopy, and blood work.
Personal care, advanced tools, and expert treatment.
If you follow the care plan, most cases stay under control.
