Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Have you ever been lying in bed, comfortable, warm, and ready to fall asleep, when suddenly, you felt the acidic burn of your stomach contents in your throat? If you have ever felt this, you probably suffer from acid reflux, which experts have described as stomach acid bubbling up into your esophagus and throat. It…
When people find out I’m a gastroenterologist, the primary response I get is, “A gastro-what?”. Although it’s a typical specialty, not many people outside of the medical field are familiar with it. Here is the basic rundown. What Is Gastroenterology? Gastroenterology is a study focusing specifically on the digestive system or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract….
Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) is defined as excessive bacteria in the small intestine that leads to an array of uncomfortable symptoms, including gas, bloating, pain, and fatigue. I want to discuss SIBO in depth so you can have a greater understanding of the disease, how it affects the body, what you can do to…
One of life’s most common food battles is the fight against eating too many sugary foods. Finding the courage to turn down the donuts, cookies, candy, or desserts to comply with your nutrition plan, cut back a few pounds, or simply appease your loved ones is difficult. I’ve heard the struggle from many of my…
Long-term care refers to a person’s need for daily assistance with normal tasks because of a disability or chronic illness. People needing this type of care cannot care for themselves independently and need regular help with medical and non-medical tasks necessary for day-to-day living. 82% of the elderly who need long-term care live with family…
Article provided by, Annmarie Skin Care which has received Dr. Nandi’s Health Hero Stamp of Approval. Do you have the following two preservatives in your moisturizing cream, anti-aging serum, mascara, or baby moist wipes? Methylchlorosothiazolinone (MCI) Methylisothiazolinone (MI or MIT) If so, you may want to think twice about purchasing those products again. Dermatologists are warning about…
Stroke is a medical emergency that happens when there is an interruption of blood supply to the brain. Stroke is an issue that is specifically close to my heart. My father and #Hero, Dr. Uma Nandi was a wonderful man, a brilliant polymer chemist, cook, singer, husband, father, and grandfather. He was a true renaissance…
At some stage of our lives, we will all have to contend with blemishes, discoloration, dark spots, or some other form of skin imperfection. Skin imperfections are the body’s natural response to hormonal imbalances, infection, poor diet, unhealthy lifestyle, or too much sun exposure. Some will come and go on their own as we age…
Imagine having a condition with severe and debilitating symptoms and then having your doctor tell you that it is a functional or psychosomatic disease, suggesting that it’s all in your head. If you or a family member has irritable bowel syndrome, you may understand how frustrating this situation can be. And yet this is the…
