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 the abdominal pain pattern that you have-in particular, epigastric discomfort-fecundity of your stool, presence or absence of blood or mucus, weight data and the history of inflammatory bowel disease in your family.
We check for anemia, inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR), and nutritional deficiencies (iron, B12, folate).
CT or MR enterography to evaluate disease distribution, complications (strictures, abscesses), or to clarify atypical findings.
Capsule endoscopy can be discussed as a small-bowel evaluation in the case when the symptoms or images tell about the involvement of more than the colon.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 2.3K 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.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by ulcers and inflammation of the colon and rectum.
Symptoms can include abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, urgency to defecate, fatigue, and weight loss.
The exact cause is unknown, but it likely involves an abnormal immune response, genetic factors, and environmental triggers.
Diagnosis is made using colonoscopy, stool tests, blood tests, and occasionally imaging studies such as CT or MRI enterography.
There is no cure, but medications, lifestyle changes, and surgery in severe cases allow many patients to manage the condition successfully.
Treatments include anti-inflammatory medications, immunosuppressive drugs, biologics, and occasionally surgery such as colectomy.
Yes. While diet cannot cure ulcerative colitis, certain foods may trigger symptoms. A gastroenterologist or dietitian can provide guidance.
No. Both are inflammatory bowel diseases, but Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive tract, whereas ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon and rectum.
Yes. Chronic inflammation increases the risk of colon cancer, which is monitored with regular colonoscopies.
If you experience persistent digestive problems, blood in stools, or have a family history of IBD, you should consult a gastroenterologist.
