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 starts by examining your health history and whether you have experienced any signs such as bowel bleeding or bowel habits.
Polyps can either be biopsied or completely removed so that it can be determined whether it is benign or needs follow-up.
To have a full picture of diagnosis, it is possible to repeat blood tests and see whether there is anemia or any traces of bleeding.
All operations are conducted in our clinic in Houston with the latest endoscopic and diagnostic devices in order to be as comfortable and safe as possible.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 48K 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.
Hyperplastic polyps are harmless, painless swellings that develop in the mouth of the colon or stomach. they generally contain very localized danger.
No. The probability of these polyps developing cancer is very low but in most cases it is still advisable to remove them in order to avert other complications.
They are usually present as part of regular check-ups such as colonoscopy or upper endoscopy when the physician is doing a visual examination of your digestive system.
Yes. Although they are benign, resection prevents bleeding and provides the ability to test the diagnosis by analyzing the laboratory samples.
An eating plan that is high in fiber, low in fats and has a lot of fruits, vegetables and whole grains can be used to lower chances of getting more polyps.
The basis of the screening intervals varies around your personal risk factors and results. In case of the lack of high-risk features colonoscopy is repeated 5 to 10 times in case of no particularities.
Yes. Removal of polyps in the colonoscopic/ endoscopic procedure is a very low-risk procedure with a very low complication rate provided that the patient is operated in the hands of an experienced gastroenterologist.
