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Adults with SPCD must still avoid prolonged fastingwhich generally means skipping meals during the day, fasting for religious reasons, or fasting prior to medical procedures/bloodworkand must take their prescribed L-carnitine consistently to avoid muscle breakdown ( rhabdomyolysis ) and other complications [10] [6]
Before considering medication, the bariatric team will typically assess several factors: surgical anatomy integrity (via upper gastrointestinal imaging if indicated), dietary adherence and eating behaviors, physical activity patterns, psychological factors including eating disorders or depression, and nutritional status
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Pinching the skin is not usually needed unless recommended by a healthcare professional
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