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-heartburn, epigastric pain, difficulty swallowing or food impaction-and asks about allergies, asthma or other atopic conditions.
He orders a complete blood count to look for peripheral eosinophilia and rules out infections or systemic causes of inflammation.
This is the gold standard. He inspects the esophagus for rings, furrows and white exudates, then takes multiple biopsies. A finding of ≥15 eosinophils per high-power field confirms the diagnosis.
When reflux and EoE symptoms overlap, 24-hour pH testing helps distinguish acid-driven injury from eosinophilic inflammation.
Skin-prick or serum IgE tests identify culprit foods or environmental allergens to guide an elimination diet.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1.1K 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.
Reflux esophagitis is caused by a weakened or relaxed lower esophageal valve that allows stomach acid to backflow and irritate the esophageal lining.
The medical code for reflux esophagitis with esophagitis is K21.0.
Avoid spicy foods, citrus fruits, tomatoes, chocolate, caffeine, soda, fatty or fried meals, and alcohol to help reduce acid reflux symptoms.
Surgery or advanced endoscopic procedures may be recommended if lifestyle modifications and medications do not adequately control your symptoms or heal the esophagus.
Many patients notice symptom relief within a few days of starting treatment; complete healing of the esophagus may take several weeks.
Yes. Untreated reflux can lead to complications such as esophageal ulcers, scarring (strictures), or Barrett's esophagus, which increases the risk of esophageal cancer.
Yes. Children and infants can also develop reflux esophagitis, especially if they experience feeding difficulties, obesity, or other gastrointestinal conditions.
