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.
Hematemesis is the vomiting of blood-bright red or -coffee-ground- in appearance-originating from bleeding in the upper digestive tract (esophagus or stomach). The ICD-10 code is K92.0.
He reviews your history of vomiting blood or coffee-ground material, character and timing of epigastric pain, medication use (NSAIDs, anticoagulants), alcohol intake and prior GI issues.
Complete blood count to assess blood loss, liver function tests (AST, ALT, bilirubin), coagulation profile (INR/PTT) and H. pylori serology if ulcers are suspected.
Angiography or tagged red-cell scan for intermittent bleeding not seen on endoscopy, and-rarely-a biopsy to rule out malignant lesions.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 618 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.
Vomiting blood often stems from stomach ulcers, gastritis, esophageal varices, or Mallory-Weiss tears. NSAIDs, blood thinners, and heavy alcohol use can also trigger bleeding.
Seek emergency care if you're vomiting large amounts of blood, feel faint or lightheaded, have a rapid heartbeat, or show signs of low blood pressure.
Dr. Pothuri takes a detailed history, orders blood and liver tests, and performs an upper endoscopy. CT scans or ultrasounds may be used to locate and assess bleeding.
Yes. Avoid NSAIDs, alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods. Eat small, frequent meals and practice stress-reduction to support healing.
You'll receive anti-nausea medications alongside acid-blocking drugs and protective agents to soothe your stomach lining.
Recovery time varies by cause and severity. Most patients notice significant improvement within a few days of treatment and dietary adjustments.
The ICD-10 code for hematemesis is K92.0.
