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Experienced Anemia Doctor - Dr. Bharat Pothuri

Anemia treatment with Dr. Bharat Pothuri at GastroDoxs Houston. Our board-certified GI employs modern diagnostics and individual treatment plans to cure iron deficiency, B12 or folate deficiencies and chronic anemia as well as hidden bleeding, to replenish your vitality and sustainable well-being.

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Bharat Pothuri

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.

What Is Anemia?

Anemia occurs when your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues. This lack of oxygen can leave you feeling tired, weak, and short of breath. The most common subtypes are iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin B12-deficiency anemia, and folate-deficiency anemia.

Common Causes and Risk Factors

  • Iron deficiency due to inadequate dietary intake or chronic blood loss (e.g., heavy menstruation, GI bleeding)
  • Poor absorption of nutrients (celiac disease, Crohn's disease, gastric bypass)
  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency from diet or malabsorption
  • Chronic kidney disease or other long-term illnesses
  • Family history of inherited blood disorders (thalassemia, sickle cell)
  • Recent surgery or trauma with significant blood loss

Signs and Symptoms

  • Persistent fatigue or weakness
  • Pale or sallow skin, pale nail beds or gums
  • Shortness of breath, even with mild activity
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or headaches
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

What Is Anemia?

Ordinary Causes and Risk Factors.

  • Deficiency of iron caused by the inappropriate nutrition or a prolonged loss of blood (e.g. large menstruation, gastontominal bleeding)
  • Malabsorption (eliac disease, Crohn disease, gastrointestinal bypass)
  • Dietary or malabsorption vitamin B12/ folate deficiency.
  • Renal disease/ chronic kidney disease or other chronic illnesses.
  • Inherited blood disorders (thalassemia, sickle cell) family history.
  • Some recent operation or traumatized with severe loss of blood.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Constant prostration or debilitation.
  • Yellow or white skin, white nail beds or gums.
  • Draping of breath, even to mild exercise.
  • Light-headedness, dizziness, and headaches.
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Irregular, quick, or fast heartbeat (palpitations)

Anemia is a condition caused by the lack of sufficient healthy red blood cells that are able to transport sufficient oxygen to your body tissues. This shortage of oxygen may cause feeling weary, debilitated and out of breath as well. Iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin B12-deficiency anemia and folate-deficiency anemia are the most widespread subtypes.

Bharat Pothuri
Treatment

Professional management of Anemia by Dr. Bharat Pothuri.

Dr. Pothuri treats in a systematic manner:

Medical History and Exam

He examines the onset, localization, quality, and time of your pain, what you eat, whether you use medications (in particular NSAID), how much you consume alcohol and if you have any predisasters to ulcers or the disease of the gallbladder.

Blood Tests

We acquire complete blood count, hepatitis, biliary obstruction or pancreatitis with a test of liver function and pancreatic enzymes (amylase, lipase).

Imaging Studies

  • Ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out the presence of gallstones, biliary sludge or liver disease.
  • Pancreatic CT to demonstrate the status of the pancreas, biliary system and presence of masses or inflammations.

Advanced Testing (if needed)

Through an upper endoscopy (EGD), it is possible to directly view the esophagus, stomach and duodenum to check whether it is ulcerated, has gastritis or hiatal hernia. H. pylori tests, gastric emptying tests or PH monitoring are also tests that we can conduct to diagnose functional disorders.

6.4K

Patients Treated

Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 6.4K 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

Bharat Pothuri

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

Am I not iron deficient and yet not full anaemic?

Yes. Depletion of iron may cause your body to become weary though your red cell count remains normal.

What is the speed at which iron supplements will make me feel better?

You might be feeling better in two or four weeks. Three to six months is how long it can take to recover fully.

What is the code of ICD-10 of anemia?

Unspecified anemia is 22.172. The iron deficiency anemia is between D50.0 and D50.9.

At what time do I require a blood transfusion?

Transfusion is carried out when your hemoglobin is incredibly low or when you are bleeding actively.

What are the side effects of taking iron pills?

You can have constipation or stomach-ache. We will be able to modify your treatment in case this occurs.

Will I require a test in order to detect concealed bleeding?

Yes. An endoscopy or colonoscopy might assist in the identification of ulcers or polyps that can be bleeding.

Can diet fix anemia on its own?

Food plays a role in the recovery but it is often supplements or procedures that help a patient to heal completely.

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