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.
Your liver is a vital organ that removes toxins, helps digest food, and stores energy. Liver disease means your liver is inflamed or damaged. In early stages, you might not feel any symptoms, but if left untreated it can progress to scarring (cirrhosis) or liver failure.
He asks about the onset, location and timing of your pain (after meals, at night), alcohol and NSAID use, stressors, and any associated symptoms like nausea or heartburn. A focused abdominal exam checks for tenderness, guarding, or masses.
We order liver function tests, pancreatic enzymes (amylase and lipase), complete blood count, and inflammatory markers. H. pylori breath or antibody testing may be added to evaluate for infection.
An upper endoscopy (EGD) allows direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to identify ulcers, erosive gastritis, or reflux esophagitis. Biopsies can be taken for H. pylori or microscopic changes.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 360 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.
Hepatitis (viral/autoimmune), NAFLD/NASH, cirrhosis, and biliary disorders.
Symptoms include fatigue, jaundice, itching, abdominal swelling, and abnormal labs.
Liver function tests, imaging (ultrasound, CT), elastography, and biopsy.
Avoid toxins, maintain healthy weight, vaccinate against hepatitis, and limit alcohol intake.
