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 your pattern of bleeding, bowel habits, eating, drugs, family partaking of gastrointestinal disease. A complete physical examination will consist of the inspection of the anal region and a digital rectal examination to exclude the presence of hemorrhoids, fissures or masses.
To check anemia or iron deficiency he orders a complete blood count. Stool Culture Stool tests like fecal occult blood test or infection panels assist in determining the hidden bleeding or infectious reasons.
When bleeding continues and no obvious cause is identified, angiography or tagged red blood cell scan may help to detect the active bleeding. Additional information may be seen through endoscopic ultrasound or capsule endoscopy in certain instances.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 508 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.
It is hemorrhaging in the lower digestive tract, which is likely to appear as bright red blood on toilet paper or in the toilet bowl.
Go to the doctor in case of bleeding that is too severe, in case it lasts longer than one bowel, have pain, feel dizzy, or bowel patterns changed.
Some of the diagnostic measures he employs include: anoscopy, proctoscopy and colonoscopy to identify and assess the cause of bleeding.
Yes. Symptoms ease by increasing the amount of fiber in the diet, drinking much water, and not straining when passing stool helps to reduce bleeding.
No. The rubber band ligation is only mildly painful to the majority of patients, and our staff will make the process as comfortable as it can be.
ICD-10 code is K62.5 to be employed in precise medical records and billing of insurance companies.
The majority of insurance policies include diagnostic tests and procedures which concern rectal bleeding. Our employees would be able to help you with your benefits checks.
