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 reviews your abdominal pain pattern-especially epigastric discomfort-stool frequency, presence of blood or mucus, weight changes, and family history of inflammatory bowel disease.
We check for anemia, inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR), and nutritional deficiencies (iron, B12, folate).
CT or MR enterography to evaluate disease distribution, complications (strictures, abscesses), or to clarify atypical findings.
Capsule endoscopy may be considered for small-bowel assessment if symptoms or imaging suggest involvement beyond the colon.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 2.3K 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.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers and inflammation in the colon and rectum.
Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, urgency to go, fatigue, and weight loss.
The exact cause is unknown, but it likely involves an abnormal immune response, genetics, and environmental triggers.
Diagnosis involves colonoscopy, stool tests, blood work, and sometimes imaging like CT or MRI enterography.
There's no cure, but many patients manage it well with medications, lifestyle changes, or surgery in severe cases.
Treatment options include anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, biologics, and sometimes surgery like colectomy.
Yes. While no specific diet cures UC, certain foods can trigger symptoms. A GI doctor or dietitian can help guide your choices.
No. Both are IBDs, but Crohn's can affect any part of the digestive tract, while UC is limited to the colon and rectum.
Yes. Long-term inflammation may raise colon cancer risk. Regular colonoscopies help detect early changes.
If you have ongoing digestive symptoms, blood in stool, or family history of IBD, consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation.
