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 starts by asking about your health history and such symptoms as bowel changes, bleeding, or unaccounted weight loss.
Minimal examination is undertaken to examine the abdomen and at the rectum to show any abnormality of the colon.
Depending on the outcomes, Dr. Pothuri gets a tailored care plan that utilizes your diagnosis and health objectives.
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.
Making such diagnoses at an early stage, the probability of survival is more than 90 years (source: American Cancer Society).
The tumor could be Stage II or III, which depends on the level of its penetration of the colon wall, and the presence or absence of metastases to lymph nodes.
A Stage III tumor may present as a 10 cm tumor, though the tumor may involve lymph nodes, whereas a Stage II tumor may be present and only be colon confined.
In most cases, yes. When they are small, benign tumors may be easily removed during colonoscopy, but, when they are big or malignant, they usually necessitate surgery.
Majority of individuals resume work and come home in 2-4 days and resume normal life activities in 2-4 weeks.
Yes. Everything can be reduced by consuming more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, but examinations should not be overlooked.
Start at age 45 in the case of average-risk people or sooner in case there is a family history or alarming symptoms.
