If weight remains stable despite dose optimization and comprehensive lifestyle modifications for 12 weeks or more, referral to an obesity medicine specialist or endocrinologist may be warranted to evaluate for underlying metabolic conditions, medication interactions, or the need for additional treatment approaches
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Patients should be counseled about symptoms of thyroid tumors, including a neck mass, dysphagia, dyspnea, or persistent hoarseness, though routine calcitonin monitoring is not recommended for surveillance in the absence of specific risk factors