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-upper abdominal discomfort, early fullness, nausea or vomiting-and asks about medication use (proton pump inhibitors, NSAIDs), H. pylori exposure, family history of gastric disease, and other risk factors.
Blood work checks for anemia (complete blood count, iron studies) and screens for H. pylori infection. These tests help identify hidden bleeding or infection contributing to epigastric pain.
Targeted biopsies are taken from suspicious areas. The tissue is examined to classify the polyp type (fundic gland, hyperplastic, adenoma), check for dysplasia, and assess cancer risk. This step also establishes the ICD-10 code K31.83 for accurate records and insurance purposes.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 2.1K 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.
Gastric polyps are small growths on the stomach lining. They often form due to chronic gastritis, H. pylori infection, long-term proton pump inhibitor use, or inherited risk factors.
Most gastric polyps are benign. However, certain types-like adenomas-carry a small risk of turning cancerous, which is why biopsy and monitoring are important.
Dr. Pothuri uses an upper endoscopy to visualize the stomach lining and may perform a biopsy to identify the polyp type and assess any cancer risk.
Yes. Eating smaller, more frequent meals; avoiding spicy or acidic foods; limiting alcohol; and quitting tobacco can reduce irritation and support stomach health.
The ICD-10 code for gastric polyps is K31.83, which ensures accurate medical documentation and insurance processing.
The most common types are fundic gland polyps, hyperplastic polyps, and adenomas-each with its own cause and level of cancer risk.
Follow-up depends on the polyp's type, size, and pathology. Dr. Pothuri will recommend a personalized endoscopy schedule to monitor for recurrence.
