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.
Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome (SRUS) is a rare, non-cancerous condition that causes sores (ulcers) in the lining of the rectum. Despite its name, some patients may develop multiple ulcers. SRUS often leads to pain, rectal bleeding, and the sensation of incomplete bowel movements. (ICD-10 code: K62.7)
He reviews your symptoms-bleeding, pain, mucus discharge, straining and incomplete emptying-as well as past bowel habits, constipation history, prior surgeries, and any signs of prolapse.
He performs a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy to directly visualize the rectal lining, locate ulcers, assess their number and size, and rule out other diseases.
Targeted tissue samples are taken from the ulcer edges to exclude cancer and confirm the characteristic fibromuscular changes of SRUS.
In select cases, MRI or endoanal ultrasound provides detailed images of the pelvic floor muscles and rectal support structures to identify subtle prolapse or muscle defects.
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 a condition that causes sores in the rectum, leading to pain and bleeding.
No. SRUS is not cancer, but a biopsy confirms the diagnosis.
Surgery is only for severe cases that don-t improve with therapy or medication.
Eat fiber-rich foods, stay hydrated, avoid straining, and try pelvic floor exercises or biofeedback.
Most people return to daily activities in 2-4 weeks and heal fully by 6-8 weeks.
No strong genetic link. It's mostly caused by mechanical and functional factors in the rectum.
Yes, but it's rare. Children need specialized testing and care.
The name started that way, but doctors now know multiple ulcers can appear.
Yes! It helps retrain pelvic muscles to stop straining and improve bowel movements.
The code is K62.7-used for medical records and insurance.
