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.
Eosinophilic colitis is a rare large intestine inflammatory disease that is characterized by the excessive accumulation of eosinophils (white blood cell). The abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms may result as a result of this overgrowth.
He examines your symptoms, food history, allergy history, family history of gastrointestinal disorders.
A complete blood count examines the high level of eosinophils and also excludes other possible causes of inflammations.
Infections, parasites and other inflammatory diseases are not studied in stool.
A colonoscopy enables one to view the colonic lining directly. The presence and extent of the eosinophil accumulation are established in small tissue samples (biopses).
Food allergy profiles and an elimination diet are also used to identify certain foods as triggers to the eosinophilic reaction.
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.
EoE is a disease that is allergic in nature and involves accumulation of white blood cells (eosinophils) within the esophagus that leads to weakness in swallowing and inflammation.
Examples of common triggers are food allergens (milk, wheat, eggs, nuts), environmental allergens (pollen) and acid reflux.
Diagnosis must include upper endoscopy with biopsy. Pathology reveals increased levels of eosinophil in the esophagus.
Its symptoms are difficulty in swallowing, food impaction (food sticking), chest pain, and continuous heartburn.
Therapy is usually combined with dietary avoidance of the triggers, topical steroids (swallow inhalers) and esophageal dilation of strictures.
A six-food dietary elimination (not including dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, nuts, seafood) with a gradual reintroduction is helpful with many patients.
Yes. EoE is chronic. Diet, medication and regular endoscopies can be used to control the inflammation and reduce the complications in the continued management.
See an expert in case of swallowing difficulties most of the time, ingesting food, or chronic chest pains that cannot be relieved with antacids.
