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.
He asks when your nausea, vomiting, and epigastric pain began, what makes them better or worse, and any related factors (food, travel, medications, stress). During the exam, he gently presses on your upper abdomen to pinpoint tenderness and assess for bloating or organ enlargement.
Blood work helps rule out infections, check liver and kidney function, and measure pancreatic enzymes. He may also test for H. pylori if ulcers are suspected.
In select cases, Dr. Pothuri may recommend 24-hour pH monitoring for reflux, esophageal manometry for motility disorders, or endoscopic ultrasound to examine the pancreas and surrounding structures in greater detail.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 6.8k 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.
Sudden onset is often due to stomach infections, food poisoning, migraines, or motion sickness.
Seek immediate care if you have severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting over 24 hours, blood in vomit, signs of dehydration, or confusion.
Yes. Anxiety and emotional stress can upset the stomach lining and trigger nausea or vomiting.
Yes. Back or flank pain alongside nausea may indicate a kidney infection or stones and should be evaluated promptly.
Intractable vomiting that continues for more than 48 hours generally requires medical treatment and sometimes hospitalization.
Yes. Remedies like ginger tea, peppermint, clear fluids, and small bland meals often help relieve mild symptoms.
Yes. Gastroparesis slows stomach emptying and can lead to chronic nausea, bloating, and early fullness.
