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.
Cardiac cirrhosis is liver damage that develops when chronic right-sided heart failure causes blood to back up in the liver, increasing pressure, leading to scarring, stiffness, and impaired liver function.
He reviews your symptoms of epigastric pain-onset, duration, triggers-and asks about medications, alcohol use, ulcers or reflux history.
We check complete blood count (CBC) for anemia, liver enzymes, pancreatic enzymes (amylase/lipase), and H. pylori antibodies.
In refractory cases, gastric emptying studies or 24-hour pH monitoring may be performed to evaluate motility disorders or acid exposure.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1.5K 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.
Cardiac cirrhosis results from long-term heart failure causing blood to back up and scar the liver. Alcoholic cirrhosis comes from chronic alcohol use directly injuring liver cells.
If you have known heart failure and develop belly swelling, jaundice, fatigue or unexplained weight gain, schedule an evaluation early. Prompt care can slow liver damage.
We use blood tests for liver function, imaging (ultrasound or CT scan) to look for congestion and scarring, and an echocardiogram to assess heart pumping and pressures.
Early intervention to manage heart failure and reduce congestion can improve symptoms. Existing scar tissue may not fully disappear but further damage can be minimized.
The code is K76.81, used for billing and medical records to identify cardiac cirrhosis.
Yes. A low-salt, balanced diet reduces fluid retention and eases stress on your liver. Avoiding alcohol and unhealthy medications is also important.
No. Dr. Pothuri treats adults only. Pediatric patients should be referred to a pediatric liver specialist.
