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.
He reviews your symptoms, medical background, family history of IBD, and potential risk factors.
Checks for anemia and inflammatory markers (e.g., C-reactive protein, ESR) to gauge disease activity.
Rules out infectious causes and looks for signs of inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.
Uses a flexible camera to examine the entire colon lining, identify ulcerations, and collect tissue samples for definitive diagnosis.
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.
Crohn's can affect any part of the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis stays in the colon and rectum.
Diagnosis includes a review of symptoms and medical history, blood and stool tests, and a colonoscopy with biopsy to examine the colon lining.
During flares, avoid high-fiber foods, grease, spicy dishes, and dairy. A 7-day meal plan with our dietitian can help you track triggers.
Surgery, such as a colectomy, can remove diseased colon segments and stop symptoms, but lifelong care and monitoring remain necessary.
The ICD-10 code for unspecified ulcerative colitis is K51.9, which you may see in your medical record.
Having a family history of ulcerative colitis or other inflammatory bowel diseases raises your risk, but UC is not fully inherited.
Stress-reduction techniques like yoga, deep-breathing exercises, and counseling can help minimize flare-ups.
Common side effects include nausea, fatigue, and increased susceptibility to infections. Dr. Chadha monitors you closely to manage these risks.
Both conditions use similar medications (aminosalicylates, steroids, immunomodulators, biologics), but surgical approaches differ based on disease location.
If you experience frequent flares, fail to respond to steroids, or have strictures, Dr. Chadha may recommend biologics or minimally invasive surgeries like laparoscopic colectomy or IPAA.
