Possibly: Refeeding syndrome is typically noted after prolonged period of not eating and/or having feedings delivered to the intestinal tract. Re-initiating of feedings to the gut after prolonged gut rest may result in refeeding syndrome. Prolonged liquid diets are associated with a high risk of gallbladder disease that could cause symptoms that might be confused with refeeding syndrome.
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