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.
An ulcer is a sore that forms on a body surface. In gastroenterology, most ulcers appear in the stomach or small intestine (peptic ulcers). You may also get mouth ulcers or pressure ulcers on the skin. Dr. Rishi Chadha treats all types, focusing on safe, effective relief.
Dr. Chadha reviews your symptoms, NSAID/medication use, alcohol and tobacco history, diet, stress levels, and performs a focused abdominal exam to localize pain or tenderness.
Noninvasive tests to detect H. pylori infection (breath test, blood antibody test or stool antigen) and a complete blood count to assess for anemia from bleeding.
pH monitoring or gastric emptying studies in refractory cases, or specialized imaging to rule out rare causes.
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.
A sore on the stomach or small intestine lining caused by H. pylori infection or long-term NSAID use.
Stress doesn-t directly cause ulcers but can worsen acid balance and slow the healing process.
Common signs include burning or gnawing belly pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea, or dark/bloody stools.
Herbal teas like chamomile or aloe vera juice can help soothe and protect the stomach lining.
Yes. A balanced diet rich in lean proteins, vegetables, and low-acid foods speeds recovery.
A sample plan includes lean meats, oatmeal, bananas, steamed veggies and non-citrus smoothies each day.
Use warm salt-water rinses, apply honey topically, or try over-the-counter gels for quick relief.
Yes. Pressure ulcers progress through four stages-from red skin to deep tissue damage-though Dr. Chadha focuses on GI ulcers.
Endoscopic hemostasis or tissue ablation can stop bleeding and remove non-healing ulcer tissue.
With proper medical therapy and lifestyle changes, most ulcers heal within 4-8 weeks.
