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 begins by discussing your symptoms, lifestyle habits, alcohol use, and any medications you take that may affect liver health.
He reviews key liver enzyme levels such as ALT, AST, ALP, and bilirubin. If results are unusual, repeat testing may be recommended to confirm accuracy.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1.9K 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.
They indicate possible liver inflammation, damage, or impaired bile flow and warrant further evaluation.
ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT are key markers; elevated levels suggest different patterns of liver injury.
Causes include viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, medications, alcohol, and bile duct obstruction.
Follow-up includes repeat blood tests, imaging (ultrasound, CT), and sometimes liver biopsy.
Yes-weight loss, diet improvements, exercise, and avoiding alcohol can often improve results.
If LFTs remain elevated on repeat testing or if you have symptoms like jaundice or fatigue.
