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 own and family history of colon polyps or cancer, nutritional practices, life style and gastrointestinal symptoms you have.
A camera-fitted, endoscopic tube is a thin, bendable male tube used to inspect the colon and rectum during a real time with the producer of polyps.
Any suspicious growths are gently snared and removed during the same procedure (polypectomy).
In select cases, a noninvasive 3D scan of the colon is performed to detect flat or hard-to-see polyps.
Any excised tissue is submitted to a lab to determine the existence of tubular adenoma and evaluate dysplasia.
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.
Tubular adenomas result from excessive growth of the cells lining the colon. Risk factors include age above 50 years, family history of polyps or colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, high intake of red and processed meats, low dietary fiber, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, and physical inactivity.
Although most tubular adenomas are initially benign, they can gradually progress to dysplasia and eventually to colorectal cancer if not removed in the early stages.
They are most commonly detected and removed during a screening colonoscopy. In some cases, Dr. Pothuri may perform a CT colonography to obtain a 3D view of the colon.
The primary treatment involves polyp removal through simple polypectomy or endoscopic mucosal resection. Preventing new polyps depends on lifestyle modifications, including a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and, in some cases, medications such as aspirin or fiber supplements.
The follow-up interval typically ranges from 3 to 5 years, depending on the number, size, and pathology of the removed polyps.
A diet rich in fiber and low in red meat, along with regular exercise, smoking cessation, and moderated alcohol consumption, may reduce the risk of new polyps. However, these measures do not guarantee prevention. Dr. Pothuri will tailor a personalized strategy for each patient.
