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Stercoral Colitis Specialist - Dr. Rishi Chadha

Stercoral colitis is a dangerous and treatable colon disease which is caused by solid stools that rub against the bowel wall. At GastroDoxs Houston, the doctor Rishi Chadha offers the complete range of high-quality diagnoses and personal treatment plans, a combination of lifestyle recommendations and extremely effective minimum invasive surgeries.

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Rishi Chadha

About the Expert

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.

What Is Stercoral Colitis?

Stercoral colitis is a dangerous ailment, uncharacteristic though is a extreme inflammation of the colon, owing to constant stress of solid, impacted feces. The chronic, low-pressure lowers the blood supply to the bowel wall causing it to swell, ulcerate, perforate or even be infected in the event of no treatment.

Common Causes and Risk Factors

  • Sticky constipation or bloody constipation.
  • Low fiber diet (a deficit of fruits, vegetables, whole grains)
  • Inadequate fluid intake
  • Continuous use of opioid/ narcotic analgesics.
  • A lot of sitting or lying on the bed.
  • Abnormalities of neurogenital bowel movements.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Pain in the stomach that is unremitting, sharp.
  • Abigail feels bloated or the abdomen is swollen.
  • Non improving constipation not responding to laxatives.
  • Abdominal pain on palpation.
  • Symptoms of infection include fever, rapid measure of the heart etc.

How Dr. Rishi Diagnoses Stercoral Colitis?

1. Medical History

Dr. Chadha analyzes the bowel patterns, diet, and fluid intake as well as medication (including opioids or painkillers) that may lead to constipation.

2. Physical Exam

He massages your stomach to determine whether there is a tender or a bloated stomach or a mass.

3. CT Scan

A CT is ordered to examine thickened bowel-walls, obstruction of the stool and ruling out perforation or abscess.

4. Lab Tests

Infection, inflammatory and dehydration tests of blood analysis.

5. ICD-10 Coding

To have the insurance coverage easy, our staff charges the suitable documentation and coding i.e. K56.6 (other and unspecified intestinal obstruction) or K57.50 (diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess).

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Treatment

Treatment Options for Stercoral Colitis at GastroDoxs Houston

1. Lifestyle and Diet Modifications

  • Take 8-10 cups of water per day to soften stools.
  • Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are rich in fiber and are to be consumed.
  • Move a lot, walk to promote healthy bowel movement.

2. Medications

  • Laxatives to ease the bowel movement.
  • Relief Laxatives (polyethylene glycol based or magnesium based)
  • As a Bowel movement Unblocked bowel movement Fiber supplements (e.g., psyllium powder) to dilute and soften stool.
  • Antibiotics as infection or abscess.

3. Minimally Invasive or Advanced Procedures

  • Endoscopic removal of affected or hard stool where necessary.
  • In rare cases of perforation or severe obstruction, treatment is done surgically.
Rishi Chadha

About the Author

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do we treat stercoral colitis?

The initial one is to take extra water, extra fiber, and go to a doctor.

Do all cases need surgery?

No. Most of them are diets, medications, and observation responsive.

When are antibiotics needed?

When the CT scan shows an infection or abscess or the laboratory tests reported.

How long is recovery?

Most patients are in a better shape after 3-7 days of proper care.

Does stercolar colitis result in a life-threatening situation?

Unless in case of perfection or extension of infection.

Do I need a CT scan?

Yes. The CT scan represents the most suitable way of diagnosis and measurement of the severity.

Is the visit insurable?

Yes. We just take most of the plans, and ensure that you are coded well (e.g., K56.6, K57.50) according to the ICD-10.

Is there a way to prevent its repetition?

Yes keep hydrated, eat a very high fibrous diet and stay active.

Does Houston have a high prevalence of stercoral colitis?

It is also rare and can occur when the constipation is of a severe nature in patients with chronic constipation.

What must I prepare to make my visit?

Keep a diary on bowel movements, any medication that you are currently taking, and the past test results to share with Dr. Chadha.

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