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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Texas

Dr. Bharat Pothuri Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG  |  Updated 03-17-2026

It is our mission to provide care, treatment, and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at Houston GastroDoxs; it is our team that works with the head-on care of the local population to ensure relief to patients living in the Bayou City and to help them live comfortably.

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Condition Overview

It is our mission to provide care, treatment, and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at Houston GastroDoxs; it is our team that works with the head-on care of the local population to ensure relief to patients living in the Bayou City and to help them live comfortably.

Symptoms

What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disorder that is characterized by inflammation of the digestive system. These two outweigh one another so that Crohn disease can affect any section of the gut, and ulcerative colitis can only affect the colon. In contrast to IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), IBD results in observable destruction and inflammation that is visible on either an endoscopic examination or an x-ray.

Common Symptoms

The symptoms of IBD in individuals are subject to change, though some of the symptoms may include:

  • Frequent or urgent diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain or cramping
  • Blood in the stool
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Constipation (in some cases)

Causes

ID is caused or precipitated by the combination of factors:

  • Genetics - this IBD increases your risk with a family history.
  • Dysfunction in immune system - healthy gut tissue is attacked by the immune response of the body.
  • Environmental and lifestyle factors - smoking, stress, some diets and infections.

Treatment Options

Treatment Options for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Houston

Therapy incorporates lifestyle modification and treatment:

  • Medications: Anti-inflammatory drugs (aminosalicylates, corticosteroids), immunomodulators, and biologics that lower the gut inflammation and keep the patient in remission.
  • Diet plan: Custom meal plans consisting of low-residue, or low-fiber food, foods high in omega-3 like fish, lean protein, and probiotic yogurt to calm the digestive system.
  • Nutrition support: Vitamin and mineral supplements (iron, B12, vitamin D) and enterprise nutrition map at the time of requirement with the aim of correcting the deficiencies and sustaining the healing.
  • Lifestyle coaching: Mindfulness exercises (stress reduction), quitting smoking programs, and customized workouts to make oneself healthier.
  • Regular monitoring: Laboratory examinations (CRP, ESR), stool analyses, and examinations by endoscopy every three to six months which help monitor the development of the disease and modify the treatment.
  • Advanced therapies: Infusion (.e.g., anti-TNF agents), surgical consultation of complications, and access to clinical trials of new IBD drugs.

What Else Should You Know?

Why Choose GastroDoxs?

A patient-oriented and full-service solution to IBD, GastroDoxs provides a high-quality diagnostics, pre-medication plan, and patient assistance, all in the same place. We are a caring staff that provides the most innovative medicine in the form of biologics, nutrition, endoscopy, and infusion, to make your experience gain permanent relief. Don't let IBD hold you back. Today, of all day, make your call to our clinic in Houston or reserve your appointment online and begin your path to improved digestive wellness and living a better and healthier life.

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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's the difference between IBS and IBD?

The inflammation and visible damage in the digestive tract produced by IBD are real whereas IBS does not produce inflammation or tissue damage and is treated with diet and lifestyle modification.

What IBD symptoms are common in women?

IBD and its symptoms may include fatigue, pain in joints, increased severity of months and mood swings in women with IBD alongside low iron (anemia) during the intercourse.

Can I manage my IBD diet at home?

Yes. Connect with our GastroDoxs team to define and prevent trigger food types, select dishes that are gut-specific, and create your own regime of nutrition which could be adhered to at home.

Which foods help reduce IBD flares?

Consuming foods with large amounts of omega-3s in them (such as salmon) and the lean protein sources (such as chicken, turkey) will help decrease the inflammation and maintain the health of the gut.

What is IBD hard gel?

The intestine is the location that an IBD hard gel attempts to reach to release medication in a slow format to provide more acute inflammation Treatment and to heal better.

Is there an IBD gel for pain?

Yes. Certain topical gels may include anti-inflammatory preparation like the mesalamine to give local effect on the lower digestive tract.

Where can I find a gastroenterologist in Houston?

GastroDoxs is a houston-based company that rents board-certified gastroenterologists and an expert in IBD to diagnose, treat, and provide support to gastroenterologist colleagues in regard to your digestive health needs.

What does an IBD specialist do?

A specialist in IBD will test, refers, prescribes relevant examinations (scopes, x-rays, Labs), develops tailored medications, follow-up, and modify interventions.

How is IBD therapy given?

The treatment of IBD can be made in symptoms that are taken in a pill, administered via an injection, conducted through an infusion process at our clinic or through clinical research that focuses on a new drug.

How do I manage IBD constipation?

To alleviate constipation associated with IBD, deficit in drinking of sufficient water, adventuriously consume 700g loop around fiber (cooked vegetables, oats) as well as communicate with your provider regarding secure use of stool softeners.

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