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 examines pain features (when, where, severity), food connection, or stress connection, medicines, alcohol consumption and recent stomach problems. Gardling or organ enlargement- a good abdominal examination verifies the presence of these.
We request CBC to detect anemia or an infection, liver tests, and amylase/lipase to exclude the possibility of pancreatitis. Noninvasive testing of H. pylori can be ordered with suspicion of the ulcer disease.
In the case of inconclusive initial tests, Dr. Pothuri may prescribe endoscopic ultrasound to evaluate more in-depth lesions of the walls, gastric emptying tests to identify motility motion or 24 hours pH-tests to determine reflux. Infrequently, biopsy or specialized motility testing is done to make the 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.
The ICD-10 code for gallstones (cholelithiasis) is K80.
Small stones can sometimes pass without complications, but most gallstones require medical management to avoid problems.
Yes. Even after cholecystectomy, stones may form in the bile ducts.
Avoid fried foods, fatty meats, high-fat dairy, butter, cheese, and processed snacks.
Eat low-fat, balanced meals, stay physically active, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid rapid weight loss.
Yes. In some cases, bile acid agents such as ursodeoxycholic acid or ERCP may be used under Dr. Pothuri’s guidance.
