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 the history of the birth of your child, bowel-movements, family history of Hirschsprung disease and other genetic vulnerabilities. He gives a close examination of the abdomen looking at distension and tenderness.
A small tissue specimen of the rectal wall is made to rule out the presence of ganglionic (nerve) cells in microscope the gold standard of diagnosing Hirschsprung disease under the microscope.
In some instances, anorectal manometry is to be applied and assess muscle reflexes in the rectum and exclude any other motility disorders.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1.5K 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 an intestinal defect whereby nerve cells are deprived of a portion of the colon thus obstructing the passage of stool.
Its prevalence is estimated to be 1 out of every 5,000 births and is less prevalent in girls than in boys.
Diagnosis Diagnosis includes a rectal suction biopsy, contrast (barium) enema, as well as imaging including X-ray or ultrasound.
Yes. Mild exhibitions can be shown later in life because of constipation chronicity or abdominal pain.
In light ones, changes in diet (high in fiber or fluids), regular activities and stool softeners or laxatives may suffice.
The majority of the patients leave the hospital within a couple of days after the surgery and resume normal functioning within a few weeks.
Many plans do. The support of the verification of the benefit and pre-authorization is conducted with the help of our team at GastroDoxs.
