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Indrani Dhar, MS, CDE, RD is a nutrition specialist in New York, NY specializing in endocrinology diabetes & metabolism and nutrition. Indrani Dhar, MS, CDE, RD is affiliated with NYU Langone at Trinity, New York University and NYU Langone Health.
Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)
The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.
Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.
Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.
Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.
Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.
She has a state license in New York.
Licensed In: New York
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Indrani Dhar, MS, CDE, RD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice, Local 1199 PPO, Aetna Indemnity, Aetna Medicare, MultiPlan, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, GHI Medicare Supplement, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Vytra HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Indemnity, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, HealthSpring, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, GEHA, Guardian, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP Child Health Plus, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Aetna Medicare, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Apwu Health Plan, IUOE Local 14-14B, American Plan Administrators, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Nippon Life-Aetna, Insurance Design Administrators, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Mutual of Omaha, Christian Brothers Services, Aetna EPO (American Express employer), Administrative Concepts, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), WellNet, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Qualcare Inc, BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), Global Excel, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO, AXA Assistance USA, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, UMR, Surest, UMR GEHA, Wellfleet-NYU Student, MVP Preferred EPO, Starmark, Screen Actors Guild, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Allied, BCBS Federal Program, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), Aetna Student Plan, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Oxford Health Plans Freedom, US Life Insurance Company, Meritain Health, WTC Health Program, Nippon Life Ins Co, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Fiserv Health, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Aetna International, BCBS Out of State or Region, Professional Benefit Admin, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Qualcare Direct, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, Health Net of California, Aetna Choice POS II Value Plan (NY University Employees), AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees), Wlny-TV Inc., New York Hotel Trades, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Aetna Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, Aetna Choice POS II Choice Plus Plan (NY University Employees), Health Republic of New Jersey, Medicare Part A and B, Diversified Administration Corporation, Global Health, NYC Employees PPO Plan and HIP Medicare Supplement.
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Ms. Indrani Dhar specializes in endocrinology and nutrition and practices in New York, NY. Areas of expertise for Ms. Dhar include malnutrition, obesity, and gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). She usually honors Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Ms. Dhar is conversant in Bengali. Ms. Dhar is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
