Dr. Akriti P. Saxena, MD, M,D is a gastroenterologist in Silver Spring, MD specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Akriti P. Saxena, MD, M,D is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Capital Digestive Care, MedStar Health and CAPITAL DIGESTIVE CARE LLC.
10801 Lockwood Drive Suite 110
Silver Spring, MD 20901
15001 Shady Grove Road Suite 300
Rockville, MD 20850
20528 Boland Farm Road Suite 201
Germantown, MD 20876
3415 Olandwood Court Suite 101
Olney, MD 20832
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:
-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)
-Vitamin deficiency
-Fatigue
-Fainting
-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)
-Emaciation
-Poor wound healing
-Anemia
-Irregular heart rhythms
Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.
People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.
Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.
Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.
Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akriti P. Saxena, MD, M,D for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Akriti P. Saxena, MD, M,D treated as a gastroenterologist in Silver Spring, MD were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akriti P. Saxena, MD, M,D.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akriti P. Saxena, MD, M,D treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and heart failure.
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Dr. Akriti P. Saxena, MD, M,D graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency: Tufts Medical Center (2015)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Licensed In: Maryland
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Akriti P. Saxena, MD, M,D. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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ZEPOSIA $483 |
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ELEVIEW $300 |
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Rinvoq $200 |
Skyrizi $40 |
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STELARA $204 |
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ENTYVIO $122 |
GATTEX $17 |
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DUPIXENT $119 |
XIFAXAN $57 |
SUCRAID $29 |
VELSIPITY $28 |
PAXLOVID $25 |
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Dr. Akriti Saxena, who practices in Silver Spring, MD, Germantown, MD, and Olney, MD, is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Saxena include crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Saxena studied medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Saxena (or staff) is conversant in Hindi. Dr. Saxena's hospital/clinic affiliations include Capital Digestive Care and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.
