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-diarrhea, bloating, fatigue-along with dietary habits, family history of celiac disease, and other risk factors.
We check celiac-specific antibodies (tTG-IgA, total IgA) and rule out other causes of malabsorption or anemia.
Genetic testing for HLA-DQ2/DQ8 or stool markers of inflammation can help clarify the diagnosis in ambiguous cases.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 288 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.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where eating gluten-a protein in wheat, barley, and rye-triggers immune damage to the small intestine lining.
Diagnosis involves blood tests for specific antibodies (tTG-IgA) and confirmation by small intestine biopsy via endoscopy.
Symptoms include chronic diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue, and in children, growth delays.
Yes. It may lead to anemia, osteoporosis, migraines, skin rashes (dermatitis herpetiformis), and neurological issues like neuropathy.
The only effective treatment is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet, which allows the intestinal lining to heal and prevents further damage.
Many patients notice improvement within weeks. Full intestinal healing can take months to a year, depending on age and extent of damage.
Yes. Celiac disease is linked to HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 genes. Having these genes increases risk but does not guarantee development of the disease.
No. Once diagnosed, celiac disease requires lifelong gluten avoidance. Symptoms may improve, but the autoimmune response persists.
Very strict. Even small traces of gluten (cross-contamination) can trigger damage. Reading labels and avoiding shared cooking surfaces is essential.
Support is available through dietitians, celiac support groups (local or online), and resources like the Celiac Disease Foundation.
