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Top Ileal Stricture treatment - Dr. Bharat Pothuri

Dr. Bharat Pothuri at GastroDoxs in Houston offers quality delivery of safe, empathetic care to the problems of the small intestine that leads to discomfort due to an ileal stricture-narrowing. As a high-tech diagnostics, personalized treatment, and minimal intervention treatment, Dr. Pothuri enables you to restore your digestive health and quality of life.

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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.

Ordinary Cause and Predisposing Factors.

Crohn solidity -hronic inflammation resulting in scar tissue in the ileum.
Past abdominal surgery -healing and adhesions also have the ability of narrowing the bowel.
Radiation therapy- damage to small intestine following cancer treatment.
Frequent intake of NSAIDs -long-term consumption of ibuprofen or aspirin can damage the lining of the gut.
Infection or injury -may result in swelling, tissue destruction and ultimate stricture formation.

Signs and Symptoms

Sometimes caused by eating, abdominal pain or cramps.
Bloating and excessive gas
Chronic or intermittent bowel movements.
Nausea and vomiting
Unexplained weight loss

Ileal Stricture Dr. Bharat Pothuri as an expert in treating Ileal Structure.

Dr. Pothuri adopts a methodology step by step:

Medical History and Physical Examination.

He examines your abdominal pain (such as epigastric pain), cramps associated with food, weight change, surgical history, Crohn history, use of NSAID and other risk factors.

Blood Tests

We examine complete blood count (in case of anemia), C-reactive protein and ESR (inflammation), electrolytes and nutrition indicators.

Imaging Studies

CT or MR enterography to identify the position of stricture of the inflammation of the stricture and nearby.
To visualize narrowing and transit delay, small-bowel follow-through (barium study).
Abdominal ultrasound-please Doppler to determine wall thickening and blood.

Endoscopic Evaluation

Direct visualization of ileum can be done with the help of colonoscopy with ileoscopy or capsule endoscopy to confirm the stricture and assess mucosal health.

Biopsy or Histology (as may be required)

Targeted biopsy eliminates active inflammation and dense scar tissue and determines the option of therapy.

Treatment

Our Team provides a complete spectrum of treatment of ileal strictures.

1. Diet and Lifestyle Tips

Consume small but frequent meals in order to loosen the bowel.
Mixed food- Eat well in order to avoid obstructions.
The hard, high-fiber foods should be avoided because they lead to narrowing.
Keep hydrated to facilitate a good flow of the bowel.
Liaise with our nutrition staff to get your own program.

2. Medications

Aminosalicylates to decrease enteral inflammation.
Short term steroids in short acute exacerbation.
Biologic or immunosuppressant of strictures in Crohn.
Aspirin and anti-nausea medication as necessary.

3. Minimal or Advanced Surgeries.

Use of balloon to inflate and stretch constricted pieces gently.
Strictureplasty to rip strictures without excision of bowel.
Surgery Laparoscopic surgery to resect grossly diseased areas.

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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 ICD-10 code of ileal stricture?

ICD-10 used to describe an intestinal blockage related to stricture is K56.5.

Does Crohn have the ability to create strictures?

Yes. The Crohn chronic inflammation tends to cause bowel wall thickening and scar tissue which causes strictures.

What is the bouncing back time of balloon dilation?

The relief of the majority of patients is experienced between 1 and 2 days of the procedure and symptoms gradually get better.

Is an ileal stricture avoidable surgically?

Yes. Several strictures are sensitive to a combination of medication therapy, nutritional modifications, and balloon dilation.

When is surgery necessary?

The thought of surgery can be applicable in situations where the blockages product to be quite frequent or when the non-surgical treatments are ineffective in eliminating the symptoms.

What do I need to do to prepare myself to get the diagnostic tests?

Abide by all the fasting guidelines of our team and carry a full list of your existing drugs.

Will an ileal stricture be corrected by a change of diet?

There can be a soft low-fiber diet that can relieve symptoms, although it is not usually able to fix the narrowing itself. Generally, extensive treatment is required.

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