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.
Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach empties food into the small intestine more slowly than normal. This delay can lead to symptoms such as nausea, bloating, feeling full quickly, and can interfere with nutrient absorption and blood sugar control.
He reviews your symptoms (nausea, bloating, early satiety), dietary patterns, medication use (especially opioids or anticholinergics), and any history of diabetes or prior abdominal surgery.
A standardized nuclear medicine test tracks how quickly a small, radiolabeled meal leaves your stomach over a four-hour period.
Additional tests-such as a breath test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or a wireless motility capsule (-smart pill-) that measures pH, pressure, and temperature-can help pinpoint the cause and guide treatment.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1.3K 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.
It's K31.84, used in medical records and for insurance billing.
Some people improve with the right diet, medications, and lifestyle changes, though symptoms may persist for others.
The standard test takes about 4 hours, and you can go home the same day.
Yes. Chronically high blood sugar can damage the nerves that control stomach emptying.
Eating small, low-fat meals and using ginger or acupuncture may help. Always check with your doctor before starting supplements.
If diet and medications aren't sufficient, we may recommend procedures like gastric electrical stimulation (GES) or G-POEM.
