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.
Stercoral colitis is a rare but serious inflammation of the colon caused by prolonged pressure from hard, impacted stool. The constant pressure lowers blood flow to the bowel wall, leading to swelling, ulceration, perforation, or even infection if left untreated.
Dr. Chadha reviews your bowel habits, diet, fluid intake and any medications (including opioids or painkillers) that may contribute to constipation.
He gently presses on your abdomen to assess for tenderness, bloating or signs of a mass.
A CT scan is obtained to look for thickened colon walls, impacted stool and to rule out perforation or abscess formation.
Blood work checks for markers of infection, inflammation and dehydration.
Our team ensures accurate documentation and coding-commonly K56.6 (other and unspecified intestinal obstruction) or K57.50 (diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess)-to streamline your insurance coverage.
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.
Start by drinking more water, eating fiber, and seeing a doctor.
No. Most improve with diet, medications, and close monitoring.
If there's an infection or abscess seen on the CT scan or indicated by lab tests.
Most patients feel better within 3-7 days with proper care.
Rarely-only if a perforation occurs or infection spreads.
Yes. A CT scan is the best way to confirm the diagnosis and assess severity.
Yes. We accept most plans and handle correct ICD-10 coding (e.g., K56.6, K57.50) for you.
Yes'stay hydrated, eat a high-fiber diet, and stay active.
It's rare but can occur in individuals with severe, ongoing constipation.
Write down your bowel habits, current medications, and any past test results to share with Dr. Chadha.
