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.
Dr. Chadha will ask about your symptoms, family history of IBD, and any past digestive issues.
A gentle rectal exam may be performed to assess inflammation and tenderness.
Samples are checked to rule out infections and other causes of rectal bleeding.
Lab work looks for signs of inflammation, anemia or other systemic issues.
An endoscopic camera examines the rectum and a small tissue sample is taken to confirm ulcerative proctitis.
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.
Bleeding, cramps, mucus in stool, and needing the bathroom often.
Ulcerative proctitis affects only the rectum. Ulcerative colitis can affect more of the colon.
Yes. Foods like spicy meals, fiber-rich items, and dairy may trigger symptoms.
Ulcerative proctitis is coded as K51.2.
They may help. Ask Dr. Chadha which type and how much to take.
Most people get better without surgery.
Usually every 1 to 3 years. It depends on how your symptoms respond to care.
Yes. Keep medicine with you and plan bathroom stops.
Many people stay well with daily medicine to keep symptoms away.
Having a family member with IBD raises your risk. But it's not passed down directly.
