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.
He examines your epigastric pain-when it started, where, how often-and alcohol intake, history of gallstones, drugs and other predisposing factors. Diluted abdominal examination examines the presence of tenderness, guarding, and distension.
Serum amylase and lipase are measured to ensure that the pancreas is inflamed. Other tests such as liver tests, triglyceride, and complete blood count are also in a bid to determine the severity and eliminate any other possible causes.
MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) is a noninvasive test of the biliary and the pancreatic ducts. ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is utilized in other special conditions, to either clear obstructing stones or insert stents.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.
With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients
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.
Blockage of the pancreas by gallstones, excessive alcohol intake, excessive triglycerides, medications, or infections or genetic predispositions.
Acute pancreatitis is not gradual and can become cured after medication. The pancreatitis is chronic, is irreversible, and recurrent.
Yes. Majority of the patients can be fully cured with immediate treatment although some critical cases may take more time until they are released and given aftercare.
Emergency cases should be considered in the case of severe abdominal pain, incessant vomiting, inability to retain fluids, dehydration, and a high fever.
Often yes. Limit alcohol intake, address blood triglycerides, gallstones, exercise a healthy body weight, and adhere to medical recommendations.
It is grouped into four phases with mild inflammation and fluid accumulation at one end and severe necrosis and systemic complications at the other to direct treatment by physicians.
