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 asks about your abdominal or pelvic pain, bowel and bladder-related changes, past infections and family history of diverticular disease.
An abdominal and pelvic exam helps identify areas of tenderness, masses or signs of urinary tract involvement.
Barium enema or voiding cystourethrogram can further delineate pouch anatomy; endoscopic ultrasound may be used for detailed imaging.
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.
Diverticulosis means you have small pouches (diverticula) in your organ walls without infection. Diverticulitis means those pouches are inflamed or infected, often causing pain, fever, or other symptoms.
No. While a high-fiber diet helps prevent and manage colon diverticula, it does not treat duodenal diverticula. Duodenal pouches may require monitoring or specific medical intervention.
Yes. About half of people over age 50 develop diverticula-most remain symptom-free, but some will experience discomfort or complications.
See a doctor if you have urinary pain, frequent bladder infections, difficulty emptying your bladder, or blood in your urine. Early evaluation can prevent complications.
No. Asymptomatic Meckel's diverticulum often only requires observation. Surgery is recommended if there's bleeding, obstruction, inflammation, or other complications.
Most patients go home within two days after laparoscopic repair and return to normal activities in one to two weeks, depending on the procedure and individual health.
It's rare. Regular follow-up with imaging and cystoscopic exams helps detect any abnormal changes early and reduces long-term risk.
