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.
Hereditary pancreatitis is a hereditary disorder, characterized by frequent inflammation of the pancreas, which may begin during childhood or early adulthood, as a result of inherited defects (e.g. PRSS1).
He examines your family history of pancreatitis, the distribution of your upper-abdominal (epigastric) pain, whether or not you take alcohol, whether or not you smoke, and other risk factors.
Specific drills (PRSS1, SPINK1, CFTR, CTRC) to detect genetic defects that precondition the development of recurrent pancreatitis.
To assess exocrine functioning and identify subtle changes in the duct system, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or secretin stimulation tests can be employed.
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.
Genetic pancreatitis Hereditary pancreatitis is a type of chronic pancreatitis which is triggered by genetic mutations (e.g., PRSS1) that cause repeated pancreatic inflammation.
The symptoms include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, malabsorption and weight loss. The onset of the attacks can start at an early age.
Diagnosis is a group of family history, genetic testing, imaging examinations (MRI/MRCP) and, pancreatic functional examinations.
Therapy to control pain, pancreatic enzyme therapy, dietary therapy and endoscopic or surgical drainage are done as required.
No cure exists. Management objectives correspond to minimizing attacks, maintaining functionality, and observing such complications as diabetes or cancer.
