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.
Colon cancer is a cancer that starts to form in the large intestine (colon) in cases when healthy cells start to grow without control. Unless treated at an early stage, these cancerous cells may invade (metastasize) to adjacent tissues or even to other body organs. The screening ensures that treatment is greatly successful in the event of early detection.
Dr. Pothuri examines the symptoms, family and lifestyle. He does a physical exam to aid him in negating the other causes and to determine your general health.
He can suggest a colonoscopy. A camera is installed in a small, light, and dielectric tube to check inside your colon. In case of a growth or poly, the small sample (biopsy) is sampled.
CT or MRIs could be requested to define whether the cancer has invaded other body parts and to guide on staging to aid in planning of treatment.
Anemia and other indications that could relate to colon cancer are checked by blood tests, and it helps to determine which treatment is to be followed.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 329 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.
Watch to see whether you have blood in your stool, bowel alterations or unaccountable tiredness. The diagnosis can best be confirmed by a colonoscopy.
When observed within first five years, chances of survival are above 90 percent. Prices differ depending on level and general health.
Yes. Colon cancer may spread to the liver and lungs among other organs when untreated. This risk is minimized by early treatment.
Start screening when you are 45 years old, or younger, in case of a family history, Crohn's or ulcerative colitis.
Your diets will be based on a clear liquid diet the previous day and you have to clean your colon with a bowel preparation. We give step-by-step guidance in our team.
Yes. By consuming a lot of fiber, exercise, smoking should be avoided and the intake of alcohol should be reduced.
Chemotherapy and targeted therapy, immunotherapy and surgery are all possible options to enhance the quality of life and outcomes even in the growth phase.
