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 symptoms-especially epigastric pain, abdominal swelling, leg edema-and asks about clotting risks (family history, hormone use, pregnancy).
We check liver enzymes (AST, ALT), bilirubin, albumin, CBC and a full coagulation panel (INR, protein C/S, antithrombin III) to assess clotting abnormalities and liver function.
In select cases, hepatic venography confirms the site and severity of the blockage. Rarely, a liver biopsy gauges the degree of fibrosis or inflammation.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 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.
You may feel full quickly, lose your appetite, experience nausea, or have trouble digesting fats, which can cause bloating and indigestion.
Yes. Persistent blood congestion in the liver can lead to scarring (fibrosis), reduced liver function, and eventually cirrhosis if untreated.
A GI doctor uses abdominal ultrasound with Doppler to check blood flow, followed by CT or MRI scans and blood tests to assess liver function and clotting factors.
Dr. Bharat Pothuri at GastroDoxs in Houston is a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist with extensive experience in Budd-Chiari Syndrome care.
It can be serious if untreated, but with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, many patients manage symptoms and maintain good liver health.
Yes. Pregnancy increases clotting risk, especially in women with underlying clotting disorders or other risk factors.
Most patients stay in the hospital for 1-2 days and notice symptom relief within a week, with gentle activity recommended during recovery.
