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When the House is on Fire: Prioritizing Health Emergencies Over Root Causes

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In this unique episode, Dr. Fred Gandolfo steps away from the usual format to share a recent patient interaction that highlights the complexities of finding the "root cause" of health problems during a crisis. Through an engaging analogy, Dr. Gandolfo illustrates the importance of addressing immediate health emergencies before diving into the root causes.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • The House Fire Analogy: Understanding the urgency of immediate health issues.
  • Case Study: A 62-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes, high blood pressure, and GI symptoms.
  • Root Cause vs. Immediate Treatment: Why focusing on the root cause during a crisis can be detrimental.
  • Human Psychology and the Internet: How the quest for the "root cause" may be manipulated more by "influencers" on the internet and less by reality.
  • Practical Advice: Addressing immediate health concerns and planning for long-term solutions rather that focusing mainly on a theoretical root cause.

Be sure to subscribe to The Real GI Doc Show for more insights, and reach out with your questions on social media @realgidoc or leave an audio question for Dr. Gandolfo here.

Referenced in today's show- Episode 10: The Natural Way to Treat Fatty Liver Disease at Home

Find The Real GI Doc Show on social media, join the newsletter, read Dr. Gandolfo's bio, or ask a question using this link.

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Manage episode 432558346 series 3573300
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In this unique episode, Dr. Fred Gandolfo steps away from the usual format to share a recent patient interaction that highlights the complexities of finding the "root cause" of health problems during a crisis. Through an engaging analogy, Dr. Gandolfo illustrates the importance of addressing immediate health emergencies before diving into the root causes.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • The House Fire Analogy: Understanding the urgency of immediate health issues.
  • Case Study: A 62-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes, high blood pressure, and GI symptoms.
  • Root Cause vs. Immediate Treatment: Why focusing on the root cause during a crisis can be detrimental.
  • Human Psychology and the Internet: How the quest for the "root cause" may be manipulated more by "influencers" on the internet and less by reality.
  • Practical Advice: Addressing immediate health concerns and planning for long-term solutions rather that focusing mainly on a theoretical root cause.

Be sure to subscribe to The Real GI Doc Show for more insights, and reach out with your questions on social media @realgidoc or leave an audio question for Dr. Gandolfo here.

Referenced in today's show- Episode 10: The Natural Way to Treat Fatty Liver Disease at Home

Find The Real GI Doc Show on social media, join the newsletter, read Dr. Gandolfo's bio, or ask a question using this link.

  continue reading

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