Stomach ulcers and esophagitis are diseases that many suffer from, and the patient feels uncomfortable immediately following eating, and it has many causes, but 95% of stomach ulcers are caused by stomach germs. Nausea and vomiting We explain here the causes of ulcers that the individual must avoid and the tips that must be followed during the fasting month of Ramadan.
Causes of stomach ulcers and GERD
- Stomach infection.
- Smoking and drinking alcohol and soda water.
- Weakened immunity and colds.
- Irregular eating.
- Eat hot and spicy foods.
- Anxiety and tension.
- Lack of sleep .
- Some medicines may cause stomach ulcers.
- Excessive use of painkillers.
Tips for a stomach ulcer patient in Ramadan
- It is recommended to break the fast with something simple, such as three dates and a glass of water, then pray, and then eat a light meal free of fried foods.
- Avoid eating until full, as well as avoid hunger.
- Divide the meals between breakfast and suhoor so that they are small meals at close intervals every two or three hours.
- Lots of fluids at breakfast, and the drinks should be of medium temperature, neither cold nor very hot.
- Avoid smoking and avoid hot or spicy and spicy foods, as well as carbonated water
- Delay suhoor.
- Suhoor is preferable to eat foods that reduce acidity, such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, vegetables and cucumbers.
- Take medications that regulate acidity before the dawn prayer so that their effect lasts throughout the day.
A patient with stomach ulcers and reflux disease, should he fast or not?
First, the patient should consult a trustworthy Muslim doctor regarding fasting, and from it it becomes clear that there are three cases, which are:
- In many cases, especially with the tremendous development in medicines, a patient with stomach ulcers and GERD can continue his fast with caution and following the previous advice.
- If the doctor sees that the sick person hopes for his recovery and that fasting is difficult for him, then he must break his fast and then make up these days following recovery.
- If the doctor sees that the patient does not have the hope of recovering and that fasting is difficult for him, then he must break the fast and feed one poor person for each day.
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