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 talks of swallowing problems, stomach aches, eating habits and if there has been reflux or lung disease.
Neck, chest and abdominal examination to determine tenderness, muscle tone and any present anomalies.
Monitors the intensity, coordination and synchronization of esophageal muscle contractions as an individual engages in swallowing.
Enables direct observation of the lining of the esophagus to eliminate any inflammation, strictures or other organic agents of epigastric pain.
Measures these acid exposure levels in the lower esophagus during a period of one day to ascertain the contribution by GERD.
Integrates pressure mapping with the bolus flow measurement to analyze the motility disorder in detail.
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.
Presbyesophagus is a consequence of normal aging: the muscles of the esophagus become weaker and nerve impulses decrease with age. It could also be accompanied by long-term mild acid reflux, some pharmaceuticals, smoking or lung disease.
No. It is not a disease, but rather an aging-change. Nonetheless, in case of difficulty in swallowing or you become thin, it is necessary to seek an examination to eliminate other causes.
The weakness of the esophagus due to age is specifically called presbyesophagus. Dysphagia is the general term that describes a swallowing problem that could have numerous causes.
The measurement of the strength of the muscle is done using esophageal manometry, food movement monitored using a barium swallow, and other problems rule out using endoscopy before the diagnosis of a negative answer is made, presbyesophagus.
Food and lifestyle modification-such as consuming fewer meals, chewing food, and elevating the bed head- benefit a good number of patients. In case of persistence of the symptoms, it may be supplemented with medications or a minor procedure.
The majority of patients would revert to normal eating in 24 hours. The improvement in swallowing discomfort occurs immediately following an endoscopic dilation in many.
Yes. The diagnostic tests (manometry, barium swallow, endoscopy) and treatments provided are mostly covered by most health plans. We can help you in benefit verification in our team at GastroDoxs.
