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 polyp is a small outgrowth, which appears on the inner surface of the large intestine. Although the majority of them are benign in the beginning, others may turn into colorectal cancer in the long run. Being aware of your risk of cancer at an early stage and having it removed is what will make your cancer risk as minimal as possible and that is why routine screening is beneficial.
He will examine your personal and family history of polyps or colon cancer, your dietary habits, alcohol and tobacco use, and such symptoms as rectal bleeding, altered bowel habits, or unexplainable anemia. Upon thorough examination of the abdomen, the presence of tenderness or masses can be detected
We screen your hemoglobin and iron status to identify the possibility of chronic bleeding and eliminate other instances of anemia, that could be with polyps.
In case of biopsy or in case the polyps is flat and can not be resected, Dr. Pothuri can use endoscopic mucosal resection based on high-resolution images or can take targeted samples to pathology.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 48K 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.
ICD-10 colon polyps is K63.5 to be used in the billing and in medical records.
Polyps less than 5 mm are tiny, those between 6-9 mm are tiny and larger than 10 mm are polyp of large size.
The majority of patients are able to recover relatively fast. The side effects may include minimal cramping and bloating as well as light blood loss, although severe problems are uncommon.
The time of follow-up will depend on your polyps number, size and pathology. Dr. Pothuri usually suggests a repetition study after three to five years.
Yes. My personalized nutritional plan, which includes an abundant consumption of fiber-fuels, fruits, and whole grains and changes include red, processed meat food items, and supports colon health and potentially lowers the occurrence of polyps.
Yes. The majority of the polyps are asymptomatic. They can be identified and eliminated in their early stages before becoming cancerous best done through a screening colonoscopy.
To have reliable information, refer to American Cancer Society at the cancer.org or speak with Dr. Pothuri as part of the GastroDoxs visit.
