In the month of Ramadan, cases of urinary tract infection increase, due to the change in the eating regimen of the fasting person, and the introduction of new eating habits that may cause an increase in the incidence of this disease. Therefore, the fasting person, and especially people who previously suffer from urinary tract infections, must follow accurate instructions to maintain their health.
What are the causes of urinary tract infections?
– Urinary tract infections occur due to lack of water during the fasting period.
– Increases the concentration of urine excreted, which is a factor in increasing the incidence of urinary infections.
This type of infection affects the urinary tract, which consists of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
Infections occur in the lower urinary tract, and this disease is more common in women than in men
– Inflammation limited to the bladder may cause unpleasant pain, and it can also become dangerous when it moves to the kidneys.
How to avoid fasting infection infections?
Dr. Ismail Al-Khalidi, a consultant urologist, explained in an interview with “Sky News Arabia” that the fasting person who suffers from urinary tract infections is required to follow accurate medical advice in order to maintain his health and not be exposed to any problems that hinder his fasting, and among these instructions:
Drink at least 3 liters of water daily and at intervals from iftar to suhoor.
– Reducing drinking water and soft drinks during the month of Ramadan.
Avoid eating red meat.
– Stay away from dishes that contain spinach or spicy dishes.
Avoid sugar and artificial sweeteners, and drink less coffee.
Do not eat fruits that are high in acid.
– Reducing stress, especially at noon, and avoiding exposure to the hot sun.
Urinate immediately if you feel the need to urinate, and do not hold urine involuntarily.
What are the cases in which fasting is not recommended?
People with conditions that cause dehydration, such as diarrhea, vomiting and fever.
Those who take some diuretic drugs and drugs that treat high blood pressure.
– Patients with kidney stones who did not go beyond the acute or dangerous stage.
Patients with kidney stones and infections together.