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 your previous surgeries (type of bypass or resection), when the pain of the epigastric or abdominal female birth started, whether your appetite or weight have changed, as well as other symptoms like bloating, vomiting or nausea.
The blood work consists of complete blood count (CBC), electrolytes, nutrition markers (albumin, prealbumin) and inflammatory (CRP, ESR) and liver enzymes to exclude other causes of epigastric pain.
You can perform upper endoscopy or colonoscopy (as to the place your anastomosis is) in order to visually inspect the surgical connection, inspect ulceration, or fistulas or fibres and obtain biopsies where necessary.
Bacterial overgrowth Breath tests, functional disorder but motility studies, capsule endoscopy, difficile-accessible segments, and other segments, diagnostic laparoscopy to examine adhesions and scar tissue.
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 demonstrates the quality of your bowel connection following surgery and the presence or absence of leaks, blockages, and other problems.
Code Z90.2 shows that you have a previous intestinal bypass or intestinal reconnection or anastomosis recorded in your medical history.
Dr. Pothuri can request blood tests of inflammation or nutrition, imaging of CT/MRI, endoscopy/colonoscopy, or small bowel follow-through X-ray.
Yes. The patients can begin on clear liquids on the same day, then transition to soft foods in a few days, and regular diet on tolerance.
Yes. It may take long before scar tissue and narrowing may develop even after the operation and so continued monitoring is important.
We normally prescribe rotating antibiotics, propose specific dietary changes, and can also prescribe probiotics to stabilize a healthy gut balance.
