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 will analyze your medical history and NSAID and alcohol, the lifestyle, and the specifics of your epigastric pain and then conduct a specific abdominal examination.
We look at indicators of anemia, evidence of inflammation, and eliminate other causes of the upper-abdominal discomfort.
An endoscopy of the stomach allows Dr. Pothuri to spy with his eyes on the inside of your stomach. He is able to take minor samples of tissues to validate gastritis, ensure that there are no ulcers or simply rule out other diseases.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 6.8K 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.
Gastritis refers to inflammation of the stomach lining usually brought about by infections, NSAID use, alcohol, or stress.
Common symptoms include upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and a feeling of fullness after meals.
Diagnosis involves reviewing medical history, conducting blood tests, H. pylori testing, and often performing an upper endoscopy with a biopsy.
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that infects the stomach lining, leading to chronic inflammation and sometimes ulcers.
Treatment includes acid-reducing medications such as PPIs or H₂ blockers, antibiotics to eradicate H. pylori infection, and lifestyle or dietary changes.
Yes. Eating smaller, non-spicy meals, avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and NSAIDs can help reduce irritation and promote healing.
Most cases respond well to treatment; however, untreated chronic gastritis may lead to ulcers or increase the risk of stomach cancer.
Symptom improvement is usually felt within a few days, but full healing can take 4–8 weeks depending on the cause and adherence to therapy.
Seek medical attention if you experience severe abdominal pain, blood in vomit or stool, or if symptoms persist beyond two weeks despite treatment.
Severe or prolonged stress can contribute to gastritis by increasing stomach acid production and reducing blood flow to the stomach lining.
