Root Cause Analysis of Lipedema

A 5 Whys synthesis of genetic vulnerability, hormonal triggers, inflammation, and progression drivers.

When I worked with quality management in the food industry, we often used the 5 Whys to identify the root cause of a problem. I have just woken up, and my mind has already started working on problem solving. I want to use those same techniques when I search for the root cause of lipedema. That is why I started the day by using Perplexity Pro AI to explore possible root causes behind different lipedema related problems. I began by prompting it, for example by giving the AI context and a set of rules. It mainly uses sources from PubMed. Still, this is for fun and reflection more than it is science, so please keep that in mind when you read.