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Best Abdominal Pain Care Specialist

Abdominal pain is disabling and an indicator of a number of conditions. Board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Bharat Pothuri in Houston offers full assessments because of both dietary counseling and medication as well as to complex endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures that will guarantee customized attention to relieve pain and re-establish digestive wellbeing.

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American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

About the Expert

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the founder of GastroDoxs. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Organizational Causes and Risk Factors.

Appendicitis
Stones in the gall bladder or blockage of the bilar duct.
Kidney stones
Pancreatitis
Irritable bowel syndrome received varying responses between England and America.
IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) had different reactions in England and America.
Acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Stomach or duodenal ulcers
Gastroenteritis, viral or bacterial.
Stress, poor diet, or smoking
Digestive disorders in the family.
Past operative procedures in the abdomen.
Medications (NSAIDs, antibiotics, etc.).

Signs and Symptoms

Pain or soreness in between the chest and pelvis.
Quality of the pain: sharp, dull, cramps.
Time of pains: intermittent or continuous, ranging between minutes and hours.
Bloating, gas, or fullness
Nausea or vomiting
Fever or chills (infected)
Bowel habits: constipation/diarrhea.
Clues that can be used based on location: upper (stomach, liver, gallbladder) vs. lower (colon, reproductive organs).
Act red flags: adequate pain, hemorrhage in the stool, inexplicable loss of weight, high fever

Expert Treatment of Abdominal Pain Dr. Bharat Pothuri.

Dr. Pothuri realizes her plan in steps:

Medical History and Exam

He inquires of the precise localization of your pain and timing, triggers (meals, stress), medications and previous GI problems. An abdominal exam is careful in examining the epigastric tenderness, guarding or rebound.

Laboratory Tests

Blood tests usually involve a complete blood count (CBC) to investigate anemia or infection, liver functions and pancreatic enzymes (amylase, lipase). H. pylori (breath or stool) can be referred in case of suspicions of ulcer disease.

Imaging Studies

Abdominal ultrasound is used to check the ulcers of the gallbladder, bile, pancreas in the case of stones or inflammation.
Major problems- CT scan of the abdomen can identify pancreatitis, mass or perforation in case of severe pain or unusual pain.
In case there is a concern of biliary dyskinesia, HIDA scan is used to measure the function of the gallbladder.

Endoscopy

The endoscopy of the upper part (EGD) can provide direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Gastritis, ulcers or celiac disease can be confirmed using biopsies.

Advanced Testing (if needed)

Refractory reflux is diagnosed with the help of ambulatory pH monitoring or esophageal manometry. Further assessment of pancreatic or biliary abnormality could be done with endoscopy ultrasound.

Treatment

Our Team provides comprehensive treatment of abdominal pain.

1. Diet and Lifestyle Changes

Productive meals to facilitate digestion are smaller and more frequent.
Food diary to determine inducers such as caffeine, dairy foods and spicy foods.
Additional drinking of water to maintain gut health.
Exercise, deep breathing, meditation, among others, is a type of stress management technique.

2. Medications

Antacids/acid H 2 recognition of reflux and heartburn.
Antiemetics to reduce cramping.
Prokinetics to enhance emptying of stomach.
Probiotics or antibiotics on gut bacteria to treat or balance bacteria.

3. Alternatively Minimally Invasive or Surgical.

Direction of the endoscopic dilatement, or eradication of the polyps, with the sophisticated tools.
Laparoscopy surgery of gallstones or appendix.
ERCP in case of problems with bile ducts.

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15K

Patients Treated

Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 15K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.

20Y

Years of Experience

With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients

About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you find to be the typical causes of abdominal pain?

Abdominal pain may originate as a result of gas and indigestion or as a result of constipation as well as infections and specifically muscle strain and even more severe complications such as gallstones and appendicitis.

What can be the worrying moment about stomach pain?

In case of severe pain, suddenness, or exceeding the period of 24-48 hours, accompanied by fever, vomiting blood, jaundice, or difficulty breathing, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Is abdominal pain induced by stress?

Yes. Stress may precipitate or exacerbate the symptoms of the digestive system by altering gut motility and becoming more sensitive to pain.

What is the diagnosis of abdominal pain?

Diagnosis possibly consists of medical history, physical examination, laboratory (blood analysis), imaging (ultrasound, CT), and endoscopy or colonoscopy, when necessary.

What are the home remedies of mild abdominal pain?

Clients should try a warm compress, peppermint or ginger tea, small frequent meals and over-the-counter antacids or antispasmodotics as instructed.

Is abdominal pain relieved with a change in diet?

Yes. Some of these include avoiding trigger foods (spicy, fatty, gas-producing), consuming bland, low-fiber meals in times of flares and remaining hydrated.

Which conditions make me visit a specialist because of pain in my stomach?

As a result of the further development of discomfort, frequent or lasting pain, unintentional weight loss, infant BM itself contains blood or first-line cure does not help, see a gastroenterologist.

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