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.
Indeterminate colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that has overlapping features of both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. It is diagnosed when symptoms, endoscopic findings, and tissue biopsies do not clearly match one condition. Patients experience chronic inflammation in the colon, and a careful review of symptoms, medical history, and diagnostic tests is needed to guide treatment.
He evaluates your epigastric pain, bowel habits, weight changes, family history of IBD, and other risk factors.
Blood work checks for inflammation markers (CRP, ESR), anemia, electrolyte imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies.
Dr. Pothuri reviews all findings to differentiate indeterminate colitis from ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease and tailor your treatment plan.
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.
Indeterminate colitis has features of both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and cannot be definitively classified.
Symptoms include diarrhea, blood in stool, abdominal pain, urgency, and fatigue-similar to other IBD forms.
Diagnosis requires colonoscopy with biopsies, imaging, and clinical correlation when IBD type remains unclear.
Treatment mirrors IBD management aminosalicylates, steroids, immunomodulators, biologics, and surgery if needed.
Yes. Some patients disease behavior evolves, clarifying into Crohn's or ulcerative colitis over months to years.
