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 speaks about your symptoms (epigastric pain), family history of IBD, nutrition, smoking history and any previous gastrointestinal problems.
We also check the indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR), check the complete blood count in case of anemia, and scan stool in case of an infection and fecal calprotectin.
He also carries out colonoscopy and /or upper endoscopy to view the lining of the intestine directly and perform biopsies to ascertain categorical diagnosis.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1K 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.
However, Crohn has the ability to weaken any region between the mouth and the anus of the digestive system whereas ulcerative colitis affects only the colon.
In response to some individuals, it can be observed that in 2-4 weeks, there is some form of improvement yet it may take you longer to reach the full control of symptoms.
Yes. Females can complain of joint pain, menstrual cycle changes, or pelvic discomfort as well as the typical Crohn symptoms.
Keep a GI specialist on the list in case of chronic gut problems- i.e. unexplained loss of weight, chronic diarrhea, rectal bleeding, etc.-so the problem can be evaluated immediately.
Lifestyle modifications are useful in minimizing the symptoms though in the majority of the cases, medication is needed to obtain and sustain a remission.
Crohn’s when untreated may cause bowel constriction (strictures), fistulas, excessive bleeding and deficiency of nutrients in the long-run.
Not always. Surgical intervention is considered as a last measure in case complications or the use of medications and minimally invasive interventions fail to control the disease.
