Welcome to Gut Feeling with Dr. Carmen Fong

What if the same technology that helps with joint and tendon pain could also support pelvic health, gut health, and tissue regeneration? In this episode of Gut Feeling, Dr. Carmen Fong sits down with Dr. Stacey Roberts, PT, MSN, RN, MBA, Chief Research Officer at Softwave and author of The Pain Free Formula, to explore what shockwave therapy is and where it may fit in modern, whole-person care. Dr. Roberts shares her path from sports physical therapist to nurse, researcher, and entrepreneur, and why she now takes a holistic approach to patients who “do everything right” and still don’t get better. Find Dr. Stacey Roberts online: Website: https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newyouhealthandwellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newyouhealthandwellness Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TX6S8jnCBMJLsxeMJcc1U?si=eb9d721f7dcd4833 Disclaimer: This episode is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual medical concerns.

Dr. Carmen Fong is joined by her medical team, Genesis and Amcy, for a true crime episode with a colorectal twist. Each team member presents a case, and Dr. Fong, a surgeon who famously yells at medical dramas, weighs in on what's medically realistic. They cover a published case report of a fatal intestinal injury and how natural orifice surgery compares, a wrongful colon surgery that ended in tragedy and a multi-million dollar settlement (and how surgeons verify a tumor before operating), and a 1970s zoophilia case that ended in a fatal colon perforation. Along the way, Dr. Fong shares what she's seen in the OR with retrieved foreign bodies, why you should never insert anything without a handle or flared base, how medical documentation errors happen, and why patients should trust their gut with their doctors. Warning: This episode contains graphic discussion of sexual injury, death, and medical negligence. Listener discretion advised. Disclaimer: This episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual medical concerns.

Dr. Carmen Fong sits down with Brazilian colorectal surgeon Dr. Luiza Pettinelli to compare notes across borders on the conditions patients are too embarrassed to bring up. They dig into laser treatment for hemorrhoids, fistulas, and pilonidal disease (diode vs. CO2, what it can and can't fix), busting constipation myths (no, you don't need to poop every day), and how to manage chronic anal fissures with ointments, Botox, and beyond. They also open up about talking to patients about anal sex safely, why bleeding gets ignored more than pain, and the family legacy that led Dr. Pettinelli into proctology in the first place.

Dr. Carmen Fong breaks down everything you need to know about anal fistulas, including what they are, why they happen, common symptoms to watch for, and the treatment options available. If you've experienced recurring abscesses, drainage, pain, or discomfort near the anus, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.