Patient discussions
Patients should be advised to continue taking a multivitamin supplement with at least 10 mg of niacin per day, and dietary diversification (within financial means) should be recommended.
The etiology of the condition and how it can be prevented, as well as the subsequent importance of compliance with the prescribed diet and follow-up sessions, must be explained to the patient. The patient should be advised that ongoing treatment is necessary to prevent recurrence.
Patients can be directed to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans document, which is updated every 5 years and provides advice on all aspects of a healthy balanced diet for the US population.[76] US Department of Health and Human Services, US Department of Agriculture: Dietary guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 Opens in new window
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