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Dr. Santa Nandi

Gastroenterologist

Dr. Santa Nandi is a gastroenterologist practicing in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Nandi specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Nandi performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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28 years Experience
Dr. Santa Nandi
Specializes in:
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Digestive System
  • Liver disorders
  • Hicksville, NY
  • Albert Einstein college of medicine Lij
  • Accepting new patients

How long does IBS last?

Chronic recurring condition. Please make sure that celiac disease and other conditions have been ruled out first before they treat him for IBS.

What causes acid reflux everyday?

Long discussion. Please visit your specialist to discuss or read about it.

Blood test result?

Hi. It’s best to get some real tests in order to confirm that your symptoms are not due to something serious. It’s not clear why your doctor ordered tumor markers to start with. READ MORE
Hi.
It’s best to get some real tests in order to confirm that your symptoms are not due to something serious. It’s not clear why your doctor ordered tumor markers to start with. Those are usually done later on, after other tests like GI endoscopy or imaging studies actually show a lesion. Tumor markers usually have prognostic value and are not really used for diagnosis. Quite often primary care physicians order these tests earlier than necessary and that may be confusing in many cases.

Regarding GERD and prilosec?

You’ve gotta visit your physician to rule out other more serious conditions before self treating. Cardiac disease and esophageal dyskinesia are likely.

What is the best probiotic for IBS?

Any FDA approved probiotics will work well.

Elevated blood pressure?

You are likely to need a combination of anti-hypertensive medications. May I suggest that you see an experienced physician who can manage your hypertension as soon as possible? READ MORE
You are likely to need a combination of anti-hypertensive medications. May I suggest that you see an experienced physician who can manage your hypertension as soon as possible? Sometimes further testing is necessary to confirm that your hypertension is primary is not related to secondary causes.

What foods to avoid if you have gastritis?

Hot spicy ethnic food, alcohol and tobacco are no good on this situation.

Do I have appendicitis or gas?

Visit the ER please

What is the best cure for irritable bowel syndrome?

There is no “cure” because it is not a disease. It is a symptom complex and treatment is aimed at relief of symptoms.

What are the best things to drink when you have acid reflux?

High acid foods. Please check online for a list of high acid food.

Can stomach problems make it difficult for a child to sleep?

Yes it can

What kind of food should I eat if I have gastritis?

Low-acid food. Check out online for low-acid food items, please. Make sure that you were tested for Helicobacter Pylori. Avoid using NSAIDS.

What are the gastrointestinal manifestation of COVID-19?

You can easily look this up online. In addition to upper respiratory symptoms, a significant number of those with the COVID 19 infection also suffer from loss of appetite, loss READ MORE
You can easily look this up online. In addition to upper respiratory symptoms, a significant number of those with the COVID 19 infection also suffer from loss of appetite, loss of taste and smell, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

I’m hoping that other conditions which mimic IBS have been ruled out with diagnostic tests. There are prescription meds for diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome. Please READ MORE
I’m hoping that other conditions which mimic IBS have been ruled out with diagnostic tests. There are prescription meds for diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome. Please ask your gastroenterologist for a prescription since your symptoms are interfering with your activities of daily living.

Why do I get stomach aches in the morning?

A multitude of reasons are possible so I suggest that you visit a specialist and get the diagnosis confirmed.

Appendicitis?

If It does not improve, then please visit your doctor.
Feel better soon.

How helpful is CBD oil for Crohn's?

There’s biologic treatment available for Crohn’s disease. You should discuss this in detail with your gastroenterologist. You’re quite young and you should follow up with your READ MORE
There’s biologic treatment available for Crohn’s disease. You should discuss this in detail with your gastroenterologist. You’re quite young and you should follow up with your physician as advised. My best wishes.

Tired and weak?

Tiredness is a symptom and it usually implies an underlying health condition.

Can acid reflux be a symptom of celiac disease?

Celiac disease can present in some cases with symptoms similar to acid reflux.

What are the home remedies for gastric pain?

You need a diagnosis first before figuring out if home remedies are appropriate for your condition.!