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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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27 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 can I do to treat morning nausea?

Tough to answer with the limited information you’ve provided, but it may be acid reflux. Please consult your doctor.

Gallstones

Gall stone cholecystitis may present with back pain, especially to the shoulder. Also, concomitant pancreatic inflammation due to gall stones can cause similar symptoms. Please READ MORE
Gall stone cholecystitis may present with back pain, especially to the shoulder. Also, concomitant pancreatic inflammation due to gall stones can cause similar symptoms. Please talk to your doctor.

Stomach flu?

Yes it could. See your doctor if your symptoms do not improve soon,

Crohn's disease and Lupus

She needs a complete GI evaluation, including, but not limited to GI endoscopy and biopsy.

Anal Fissure?

Likely needs surgical treatment since it seems that medical treatment has not worked.

My upper abdomen is bloated because of gas. What should I do?

There’s quite a few possible conditions that should be ruled out so please consult a Gastroenterologist.

Are home digestive powders helpful in speeding up digestion?

Not sure which digestive powders you’ve mentioned. Home remedies sometimes relieve symptoms, but they may also mask the diagnosis.

Is Crohn's disease a hereditary disease?

Yes it is a hereditary condition.

Is zinetac effective in treating acidity and heartburn?

I think you may’ve mentioned what we call Zantac in the US. If it does not work then you may need a different dosage, or a different medicine, or you may have a different GI condition READ MORE
I think you may’ve mentioned what we call Zantac in the US. If it does not work then you may need a different dosage, or a different medicine, or you may have a different GI condition that needs proper evaluation.

Can hemorrhoids turn into anus cancer?

Hemorrhoids do not turn into cancer, but other conditions that may be mistaken for hemorrhoids may be precancerous. Please consult your physician.

Eating habits

A low-fat diet will help after a Cholecystectomy. Gluten-free diet for celiac disease.

Diarrhea

It does not seem to suit your digestive system. Avoiding it would be the best way to go.

Chronic Green Stool

It seems your Gastroenterologist may be able to help with your symptoms.

Liver Hemangioma during pregnancy

Some benign liver lesions may on occasion increase in size during pregnancy. Your specialists will be able to answer your question fully since they have your medical records.

After a colonoscopy is soft rust colored stool normal?

Not normal after colonoscopy. May indicate bleeding if you’ve had polyps removed during colonoscopy.

ABOUT Fissures

These conditions are best evaluated and treatment is best discussed with your GI specialist.

What could be the cause of my bloating and nausea?

It may take longer for these symptoms to subside even though your jaundice has subsided. This is because your liver may still have persisting inflammation, which can be detected READ MORE
It may take longer for these symptoms to subside even though your jaundice has subsided. This is because your liver may still have persisting inflammation, which can be detected on follow up blood tests. You haven’t mentioned what caused you to get jaundiced. Please see the specialist to confirm complete resolution.

I can't tell if it's diarrhea or something else?

You may have one of many conditions, the commonest being viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning. If you’re unable to tolerate food and water then you may run the risk of dehydration. READ MORE
You may have one of many conditions, the commonest being viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning. If you’re unable to tolerate food and water then you may run the risk of dehydration. If the condition fails to improve after 24 hours then please get to the urgent care center or the ER. Feel better.

Is GERD hereditary?

Yes, acid reflux disease, also known as GERD, often tends to run in families.

Should children be given probiotics?

Beneficial bacteria are naturally present in the healthy gut. 4 and 6 year olds generally do not need commercially manufactured probiotics.