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Top Alcoholic Liver Disease treatment Doctor

Dr. Bharat Pothuri at GastroDoxs in Houston provides the care of alcoholic liver diseases, which include the early diagnosis of the disease, individualized lifestyle, and medical attention. His holistic method aids patients to quit drinking, heal the liver and have a better living by offering specificized nutrition and treatments.

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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.

Common Causes and Risk Factors

Prolonged believing in heavy alcohol consumption.
Liver disease or genetic history of the family.
Malnutrition, deficiencies in various vitamins (B1/thiamine in particular).
Overweight or obesity
Hepatitis B infection and C infection.

Signs and Symptoms

In most cases none or very gentle at low stages.
Fatigue, or weakness or general malaise.
Anorexia or involuntary loss of weight.
Abdominal fullness or mild pain in upper right.
Skin or eye discoloration (jaundice)
Pitting edema in legs (swelling) or abdomen (ascites)
Easy bruising or bleeding
Muddiness, forgetfulness or lack of concentration.

Treatment of Alcoholic liver disease by Dr. Bharat Pothuri.

Step 1: Health and Alcohol History

Dr. Pothuri starts by inquiring about your health and alcohol consumption. This step aims to determine if the individual experiences health issues and consumes alcohol at all.

Step 2: Physical Examination

He examines the liver, proposing whether he has liver damage, such as pain or swelling.

Step 3: Blood Tests

He can request a blood test to check liver enzyme and protein levels.

Step 4: Imaging Tests

This is visible on imaging tests that include ultrasound or FibroScan to view fat, swelling, or liver scars.

Step 5: Liver Biopsy (if needed)

In other instances, a liver biopsy is performed to understand the amount of damage involved.

Treatment

Our Team provides comprehensive services to our alcoholic liver disease.

1. Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes.

Total alcoholism and personal recovery assistance.
Customized diet high in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat protein.
Decreased sodium to treat swelling and ascites.
Led physical activities to restore strength and energy.

2. Drugs and Nutritional Supplements.

To treat nutritional deficiencies, vitamin supplementation (thiamine B1, folate, vitamin D).
Drugs to suppress liver inflammation and curing of hepatic encephalopathy.
Therapy to eliminate the body toxins in the blood when necessary.

3. Minimally Wound/ Advanced Procedures.

Non-surgical non-sonographic hepatocortical monitoring of the liver in fibroscan or ultrasound.
Order of drainage of excess fluid in the abdomen (ascites) paracentesis.
Endoscopy to treat varices and prevent or control bleeding.
Liver transplant referral in severe liver failure.

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Patients Treated

Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 927 patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.

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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 we mean by alcoholic liver disease?

It is liver damage due to heavy alcoholism. It is a spectrum between a fatty liver to hepatitis to cirrhosis.

What are the early symptoms?

Early symptoms include fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and pain in the belly as well as a slight increase of liver enzymes.

Is liver disease alcoholic reversible?

Yes, in early stages. Fatty liver and mild inflammation can be reversed by stopping alcohol and adopting lifestyle changes.

How is it diagnosed?

Diagnosis involves a medical history, liver functional tests, imaging such as ultrasound and a liver biopsy in rare cases.

Will liver disease be a result of moderate drinking?

No, mostly not, though there are others who are more sensitive to alcohol or have other risk factors such as hepatitis or obesity.

What is the treatment of alcoholic hepatitis?

The most important thing is alcohol cessation. The worst may need medicines, hospital or nutritional treatment.

What is cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is scarring of liver irreversibly. It may cause such complications as causing bleeding, swelling, or liver failure.

Does alcoholic liver disease result in death?

Yes, if untreated. Higher stages of the disease predispose to liver failures, inner bleeding and other life threatening problems.

How do we most effectively avoid it?

Do not take too much alcohol, keep off the weight and have frequent checkups to check the liver.

When do I want to see a liver specialist?

In the case of regular drinking, and with the symptoms or abnormal liver tests, make an appointment with a gastroenterologist or hepatologist.

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