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.
Unspecified jaundice means your skin or eyes turn yellow due to a buildup of bilirubin in the blood, but initial tests don't reveal an obvious cause. Bilirubin forms when old red blood cells break down and is normally cleared by a healthy liver. When liver function is impaired or there's a blockage in bile flow and no clear source is found on routine work-up, the condition is termed -unspecified.-
He reviews your overall health history, current medications, alcohol use and specifically asks about epigastric pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.
We check bilirubin levels, liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP), a complete blood count to look for hemolysis and hepatitis panels to rule out viral causes.
If labs and imaging are inconclusive, he may recommend a liver biopsy to inspect tissue directly and confirm the underlying cause of your jaundice.
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.
It means you have yellowing of the skin or eyes, but the cause is not known yet. Further testing is needed.
It can result from early liver disease, side effects from medications or mild infections.
Doctors use blood tests, imaging scans and sometimes endoscopy or liver biopsy to find the cause.
Yes. You should follow a liver-friendly diet, drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcohol.
Call right away if your skin or eyes turn yellow, or if you have dark urine, itching or belly pain.
Yes. Eating clean foods, avoiding alcohol and staying hydrated all support liver recovery.
Yes. Jaundice can be a sign of liver or bile duct problems. Early care gives you better results.
