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Hepatitis A Doctor - Dr. Bharat Pothuri

Dr. Bharat Pothuri practices compassionate comprehensive care of hepatitis A at GastroDoxs in Houston. He is a healthcare professional with more than 15 years of experience that offers timely diagnosis, individual treatment, and successful prevention strategies to ensure that you will get through recovery and preserve your liver health.

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Difficulty Swallowing

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

About the Expert

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.

Widespread Reasons and Hazard Factors.

Impure water or food -eating uncooked shellfish or consuming un treated water.
Prolonged exposure to an infected individual -mostly at home.
Travel to high-risk areas -increased risk in third world countries.
Vaccination history -no hepatitis A or A/B vaccine.
Weakened immune -young children, chronic liver disease, or immunocompromised patients.

Signs and Symptoms

Fatigue or general weakness
Loss of appetite, nausea, or vomiting.
The pain or painful feeling in the belly, or around the liver.
Mild fever
Jaundice (staining of this color due to yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Brown urine and light and pale stool.

Hepatitis A Treatment by a Dr. Bharat Pothuri.

Dr. Pothuri employs a progression technique:

Medical History review and Symptom Review.

He enquires the insidious condition, site, as well as the extent of pains experienced in the epigastric region, history of traveling, previous exposure to food, and immediate contact with any known infections.

Physical Examination

He feels the upper abdomen to determine whether it is tender, inspects whether a person has jaundice, and administers the size and the consistency of the liver.

Blood Tests

Hepatitis A to test the total of hepatitis A antibody to affirm acute or previous infection.
Liver lab (ALT, AST, bilirubin) to assess inflammatory reaction and bile secretion.
Complete blood count (CBC) to eliminate other causes of abdominal pains.

Imaging Studies

Abdominal ultrasound to assess liver texture, exclude cause of stones in the gallbladder and the presence of fluid masses.

Advanced Testing (if needed)

Never, additional investigation like elastography, CT scan, or specialist imaging referral can be requested to differentiate atypical presentation.

Treatment

Our Team provides total treatment of hepatitis A.

1. Lifestyle and Diet Interventions.

Take lots of water and fluids so as to keep hydrated.
Frequent to aid in liver recovery.
Balance meals- fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.
Whenever possible, no alcohol or drugs that can overwork the liver.

2. Medications

Throughout the treatment, anti-nausea and analgesic medications on-demand.
Energy-giving vitamin supplements on recovery.

3. High-level (Uncommon Cases Only)

Frequent monitoring of liver functioning in case of severe or long-term symptoms.
Cases of acute liver failure to be referred to a transplant center.

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1.5K

Patients Treated

Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1.5K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.

20Y

Years of Experience

With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients

About the Author

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of hepatitis A?

The number of those who recover is 4-8 weeks. It may take up to 6 months before full recovery.

Can I have a break off job or education?

Yes. You are advised to sleep and be at home in order to avoid transmitting of the virus.

Is hepatitis A necessary following exposure?

The vaccine or immune globulin can prevent disease in case it is administered within 2 weeks of contact.

Is hepatitis A threatening to children?

It is generally mild among children although vaccination plays important role to prevent the spread.

Is it possible to eat normally with hepatitis A?

Yes, however, eat light and stay away of alcohol and fatty foods.

Is there any protection of mine as I had an infection in the past?

Yes. Having hepatitis A provides you with a lifetime immunity after you have already been hepatitis A positive.

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