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 reviews your symptom timeline, dietary habits, medication use, stress levels and any prior GI issues. A focused abdominal exam checks for tenderness, distension or abnormal bowel sounds.
We obtain a complete blood count to look for anemia or infection, metabolic panel to assess organ function, celiac serologies and inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR) to rule out malabsorption or inflammatory bowel disease.
Lactose and fructose breath tests help identify sugar intolerances. A glucose or lactulose breath test detects small-intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Urea breath testing may be used to screen for H. pylori infection.
An upper endoscopy (EGD) allows direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum to rule out ulcers, gastritis or celiac changes. Motility studies-such as gastric emptying scans or wireless motility capsules-assess how well your GI tract muscles are working.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 4.1K 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.
In many cases, bloating resolves within a few hours or by the next day. If it's frequent or lasts more than a week, you should seek evaluation.
Certain strains such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus can reduce gas production and improve overall digestion, easing bloating.
Simethicone is commonly used for gas relief. Depending on your diagnosis, you may also benefit from medications for IBS, acid reflux, or specific enzyme supplements.
Bloating can occur in early pregnancy but typically appears alongside other symptoms like a missed period or nausea. A pregnancy test can confirm it.
Contact Dr. Pothuri if your bloating is severe, recurrent, lasts more than a week, or is accompanied by alarming signs such as weight loss or bleeding.
Yes. Stress can disrupt normal gut motility and increase tension in digestive muscles, leading to symptoms like bloating.
Yes. Sipping warm water, drinking peppermint tea, doing gentle yoga, applying a heating pad, and keeping a food diary can all help identify triggers and relieve discomfort.
