Neuro-GI Talks

The Dinner Table Struggle You spent time cooking a healthy meal, hoping your teenager would finally get some nutrition. They sit down, take three bites, and push the plate away. "I’m full," they say. Or worse, "My stomach hurts." As a parent, your alarm bells go off. Is it an eating disorder? Are they just picky? Dr. John Fortunato wants you to know: It is likely a physical problem, not a behavioral one.  This sensation is called "Early Satiety" (getting full too soon), and

The Struggle is Real Does your teenager dread taking a shower? Do they have to sit down immediately after, looking pale, exhausted, or feeling like they might faint? As a parent, this is terrifying to watch. You might wonder if they are just dehydrated, anxious, or if something more serious is going on. We want to validate what you are seeing: The "Shower Crash" is real.  It is a classic symptom of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and autonomic dysregulation.