Dr. Jay Yepuri
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Bedford, TX
22 years experience male
Locations
Digestive Health Associates of Texas
Bedford, TX
About
Bio
I practice general Gastroenterology and Therapeutic Endoscopy (ERCP, EUS and other advanced endoscopic procedures). I serve various professional and healthcare industry organizations in leadership roles. I also serve as a consultant and speaker for medical device and pharmaceutical organizations.
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Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
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81 Answers
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
No connection: Ovarian cysts do not cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as borborygmi (increased intestinal sounds). Your gynecologist can better answer questions ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
No: Her liver would not decompensate right away.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Irritable bowel: Your symptoms are suggestive of irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) but more formal evaluation is indicated.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Non-specific symptom: "hard" could mean gas, or stool (if you are constipated). There is likely no connection to your urinary system. If your symptoms persist then please... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Depends: Most likely this item has passed through your esophagus. Any residual sense of fullness or the sense that something is still there may be due to the ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Ventral hernia: This could be a ventral hernia (weakness in the abdominal wall). If it is painful or doesn't go away you need to seek formal medical evaluation.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Not necessarily: As long as you can keep food and liquids down you should be fine. I would advise you to take a pregnancy test if you have not done so if there any ch... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Unlikely: Flagyl is not commonly used for pulmonary infections.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Not pain: Pain is subjective but in general would say that "pain" = true discomfort.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Pressure: It's possible the pressure generated by accumulated stool on the digestive tract (before you void) might generate a sense of nausea.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
If symptoms persist: The short duration of your symptoms is not concerning but if these symptoms continue or persist over the next few days formal evaluation by a physicia... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Yes: No known issues with quinoa causing diverticulitis.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
? normal process: Could be cramping pain associated with moving bowels (muscular contractions facilitating a bowel movement).
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A member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Needs an examination: Fissures are not always seen and can often be appreciated on exam. The bleeding you described is certainly suggestive of bleeding from a fissure or e... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Nothing concerning: May have been something you ate or the byproduct of digestive processes that resembles the smell of garlic.
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A female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Yes: This could still be gallbladder related. Some surgeons are comfortable proceeding with a diagnostic laparoscopy for unexplained RUQ pain in this set... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Probably not: But if it persists it should be evaluated.
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Does perihepatic ascites cause pain? how long does it take to go away and what are potential causes?
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Generally no: A small amount of perihepatic ascites is usually not painful. Possible causes include chronic liver disease or the sequelae of an acute insult to the... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Unknown: No known link between bloating and pesticides.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Gallbladder vs IBS: You should be evaluated for possible gallbladder disease as well as for a condition called ibs.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Gas: The "lumps" you are feeling are most likely gas with resultant distention of the abdomen in that region.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Depends: .....On the type of hepatitis to which you are referring. In general we advise patients to abstain from alcohol and to eat a low fat diet.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Hemorrhoids: These symptoms are likely hemorrhoidal in origin.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Like hemorrhoids: These symptoms are likely hemorrhoidal in origin.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Cannot predict: Unless you have been vaccinated against hepatitis b you should avoid any intimate contact with this individual.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Likely not: These could be gas related pains, or pain due to constipation (if you struggle with constipation). Most likely these are muscle spasms of the colon w... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
No harm: No harm in taking expired tums (calcium carbonate).
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Byproduct: Of normal digestive processes. Unlikely to represent any pathologic process but if other associated symptoms would seek evaluation.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Uncertain: These symptoms are fairly non-specific. One consideration is that you may be more sensitive to acid in the morning. Try an over the counter acid sup... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
It can: By causing you to burp and release trapped gas (which could be causing nausea).
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
No connection: No connection between uc and hpv.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Two separate issues: The bloating and gas may very well be unrelated to your elevated lipase (two separate issues). Bloating and gas may be due to celiac disease or ibs r... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Depends on symptoms: Can start with an h2 blocker (ranitidine, famotidine) and if symptoms do not respond then would start with a low dose ppi (proton pump inhibitor) such... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
GI versus GYN: Your symptoms could be consistent with irritable bowel syndrome (ibs). Endometriosis is a consideration as well.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Just a feeling: Emptying a large volume of stool will temporarily make you feel like you lose weight by virtue of emptying stool from the body.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Yes: Root vegetables can cause gas.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Twice daily: Is the maximum dose, either scheduled or as needed.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
No reason: And does not imply any bad/pathologic process.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Yes: It is safe to take charcoal daily.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Treat constipation: The first approach to your symptoms would be to treat your constipation with a stool softener and/or laxatives.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
It depends: Unfortunately one cannot predict the course of a viral gastroenteritis in terms of time to recovery - it is variable.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Need evaluation: Could be hemorrhoids, chronic colitis or even malignancy. You should seek medical evaluation.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
SMOG = : Saline, mineral oil and glycerine (200ml each).
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Agree: Try gas-x (simethicone). If no relief try a form of activated charcoal (in the U.S. This is sold as charcocaps).
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
No connection: The lab values you quote can fluctuate and do not have any definitive relationship to colon cancer.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Zofran (ondansetron): Zofran (ondansetron) is an excellent antiemetic in pregnancy.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Gastroenteritis: You may very well have a viral gastroenteritis due to norovirus. Keep hydrated and take antidiarrheals. Such infections are self limited and will re... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Not unusual: For bowel habits to vary at your age. Would advise getting thyroid functions tested. If diarrhea develops may need more formal GI evaluation as well... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
Possibly: A change in stool caliber could be due to hemorrhoids however a colonoscopy to evaluate for the presence of a rectal mass that could cause stool narro... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jay Yepurianswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22 years experience
No major risks: You can do both without sedation. There are no risks other than discomfort from cramping during the procedures as the scopes are advanced/manipulated... Read More
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Oct 28, 2013
One of the best GI docs that I know. Highly recommend.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Yepuri is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Yepuri is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Many Thanks. I was thinking of constipation too. Less anxious now :)
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Thanks for your quick reply! thank you doctor... but just wondering, how long does she have to live
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks for this site and your compassion to help people
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Louisville School of Medicine, KY
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
PARKLAND HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Awards
Peer selected as one of the 2012 Top Doctors of Greater Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas magazine
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
ACG American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterologcal Association
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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