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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

What should your diet be with diverticulitis?

For acute cases it’s nothing by mouth except clear liquids. When your symptoms have improved you can start to advance your diet gradually, under the supervision of your treating READ MORE
For acute cases it’s nothing by mouth except clear liquids. When your symptoms have improved you can start to advance your diet gradually, under the supervision of your treating physician.

What frequency of bowel movements is good for someone with Crohn's disease?

It should return to your pre- disease pattern with successful treatment.

How do you treat high gastrin levels?

Please try to find out first why his levels are abnormal so that it can be treated.

How do you keep your pancreas healthy?

Avoiding excessive alcohol is a good idea!

Is gas pain in children a symptom of covid-19?

Abdominal pain should be evaluated if it persists or if it keeps recurring

Why does everything I eat give me gas?

That’s not normal so please change your diet to healthy and bland, and if that doesn’t help then please visit your primary physician before you see a specialist.

How do I manage Crohn's symptoms when my surgery is delayed?

You should continue medical treatment as prescribed by your gastroenterologist until it’s safe to perform surgery. COVID-19 has caused elective procedures to be postponed however, READ MORE
You should continue medical treatment as prescribed by your gastroenterologist until it’s safe to perform surgery. COVID-19 has caused elective procedures to be postponed however, if you have severe Crohn’s disease which requires urgent surgery then your surgeon will be able to schedule it.

Can gastritis cause fatigue and dizziness?

Not a common presentation of gastritis. A bleeding gastric ulcer with gastritis is more likely to cause these symptoms

Could constipation be a symptom of covid-19?

It is known to present with other Gastrointestinal symptoms, associated with fever, malaise, weakness, shortness of breath.

Is abdominal pain a sign of the coronavirus?

Get checked if symptoms persist

What's the difference between heartburn and indigestion?

Indigestion is a non-medical term used often to describe undiagnosed gastrointestinal symptoms.

Is the fungus on your stomach contagious?

Please discuss with the doctor who gave you the diagnosis. There’s different types of fungal infections

What can I drink for acid reflux?

Change your diet. See your specialist and get a proper diagnosis to rule out more serious issues.

Why do I have lower abdomen pain?

A full examination with a detailed medical history would be required.

Why do I feel bloated all the time?

There are many different possibilities so you would need to visit your gastroenterologist if symptoms persist.

Can celiac disease cause severe abdominal pain?

Celiac disease is known to cause abdominal discomfort and pain in some patients however, it does not usually cause acute or severe abdominal pain, so I suggest that you follow READ MORE
Celiac disease is known to cause abdominal discomfort and pain in some patients however, it does not usually cause acute or severe abdominal pain, so I suggest that you follow up with your gastroenterologist.

Can celiac disease cause gastritis?

These are two different conditions. They may coexist in the same patient.

What helps gastritis pain?

Change to a bland diet. Treat any infection you may have I.e. Helicobacter Pylori. Stop eating all food that’s high in acid. Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs. If that doesn’t help then READ MORE
Change to a bland diet. Treat any infection you may have I.e. Helicobacter Pylori. Stop eating all food that’s high in acid. Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs. If that doesn’t help then please consult a gastroenterologist.

How do you fix pancreatitis?

It depends on what caused you to have pancreatitis to begin with. You’re young and you should definitely see a gastroenterologist for treatment so it doesn’t turn into a recurrent READ MORE
It depends on what caused you to have pancreatitis to begin with. You’re young and you should definitely see a gastroenterologist for treatment so it doesn’t turn into a recurrent or even chronic condition. Hope you don’t drink alcohol. Check triglyceride levels, get a CT SCAN to rule out pancreas divisum. Is there a family history? There’s multiple reasons that can cause this.

Does pancreatitis affect bowel movements?

Yes it does