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, post-meal fullness, nausea-and checks risk factors such as high cholesterol, obesity, rapid weight loss, and family history of gallbladder disease.
Comprehensive blood work-including liver enzymes (AST, ALT), bilirubin, lipid profile, and inflammatory markers-helps rule out other causes of abdominal pain and assess overall liver and gallbladder health.
In select cases, minimally invasive tests-such as intraoperative cholangiography or specialized biliary imaging-are used to confirm the diagnosis and rule out coexisting biliary tract obstruction.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 536 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.
Cholesterolosis-sometimes called �strawberry gallbladder�-occurs when excess cholesterol deposits build up in the gallbladder lining.
It's linked to high blood cholesterol, obesity, rapid weight loss, and certain metabolic disorders that alter bile composition.
Most people have no symptoms. When present, you may feel mild upper right abdominal discomfort or indigestion after fatty meals.
Ultrasound imaging often shows characteristic �strawberry� patterns. Occasionally, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or HIDA scan is used for confirmation.
Asymptomatic cholesterolosis typically needs no treatment. Symptomatic cases may improve with dietary changes or, rarely, gallbladder removal.
Yes. A low-cholesterol, low-fat diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can reduce gallbladder stress and cholesterol deposition.
They can coexist but are different conditions. Cholesterolosis involves mucosal deposits, while gallstones form solid stones in the gallbladder.
Seek evaluation if you have persistent right upper abdominal pain, nausea after meals, or abnormal liver function tests.
