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.
Eosinophilic colitis is a rare inflammatory disorder of the large intestine marked by an abnormal buildup of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell). This overgrowth can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
He reviews your symptoms, dietary habits, allergy history, and any family history of gastrointestinal disorders.
A complete blood count checks for elevated eosinophils and helps rule out other causes of inflammation.
Stool studies exclude infections, parasites, and other inflammatory conditions.
A colonoscopy allows direct visualization of the colon lining. Small tissue samples (biopsies) confirm the presence and extent of eosinophil buildup.
Food allergy panels and an elimination diet help pinpoint specific dietary triggers that may be driving the eosinophilic response.
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.
EoE is an allergic condition where white blood cells (eosinophils) build up in the esophagus, causing inflammation and swallowing difficulties.
Common triggers include food allergens (milk, wheat, eggs, nuts), environmental allergens (pollen), and acid reflux.
Diagnosis requires upper endoscopy with biopsy. Pathology shows elevated eosinophil counts in the esophageal lining.
Symptoms include trouble swallowing, food impaction (food getting stuck), chest pain, and persistent heartburn.
Treatment often combines dietary elimination of triggers, topical steroids (swallowed inhalers), and esophageal dilation for strictures.
Many patients benefit from a six-food elimination diet (removing dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, nuts, seafood) followed by staged reintroduction.
Yes. EoE is chronic. Ongoing management with diet, medication, and periodic endoscopies helps control inflammation and prevent complications.
Consult a specialist if you experience frequent swallowing problems, food impaction, or persistent chest discomfort not relieved by antacids.
