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.
Constipation is a condition whereby the number of bowel movements per week is below three. Stool may be hard, dry or painful to pass and one may be bloated or feel that they have not emptied their bowels.
He inquires of the frequency of bowel-movement, of the nature of bowel-stool, of dietary practices, of intake of liquids, of medications used and any abdominal or rectal discomfort.
He does a tender abdominal assessment to test distention or pain and a digital rectal assessment to determine tonality and obstruction.
You can be requested to maintain a 7-day diary of your bowel movements, the consistency of stool (Bristol Stool Scale) and accompanying symptoms.
Defecatory mechanics In suspected obstructive defecation, a balloon-expulsion test or defecography is performed to determine and describe the visualization and measurement of defecatory mechanics.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 6K 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.
Yes. Lower back may be influenced by pressure in the belly.
Three times a week or three times a day will be considered normal.
The good ones are oatmeal, apples with skin on them, lentils, broccoli, whole grain bread and chia seeds.
The amount for most adults is 17 grams a day. Do not overdose unless prescribed to do so by your physician.
Yes, if used the right way. It shifts quickly, thus it should be used only when necessary and you should stay hydrated.
The symptoms should not last over two weeks, and the patient should report pains, appearance of blood in the stool, and unexplained weight loss, which are reasons to see a doctor immediately.
