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.
At GastroDoxs in Houston, Dr. Pothuri begins by asking about your health and symptoms.
He orders blood tests to check your iron levels.
He may perform genetic testing to check for mutations in the HFE gene.
You might need a liver MRI to detect iron buildup in the liver.
In some cases, a liver biopsy is performed to assess liver damage.
The ICD-10 code for this condition is E83.1.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 1.5K 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.
The code is E83.1.
Yes. Women can have symptoms too, even if they're often milder and appear later.
Diagnosis involves blood tests to check iron levels, genetic testing for HFE mutations, and sometimes liver imaging (MRI) or biopsy.
Most cases stem from inherited HFE gene changes, but iron overload can also arise from other illnesses or frequent blood transfusions.
Therapeutic phlebotomy (regular blood removal) is the gold standard. If phlebotomy isn't possible, chelation therapy may be used along with symptom-targeted medications.
Untreated, iron buildup can cause liver damage, heart disease, diabetes, joint problems, and other serious complications.
