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Peptic ulcer and fasting in Ramadan
I was suffering from peptic ulcer disease and then gerd past 4 months later how can i fast now in the month of Ramadan after 1day of fasting my throat was irritated so i left fasting then after that my stomach was hurting by past 2days ...now the question is can I fast
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Hello,
happy ramadan. Fasting with peptic ulcer disease with GERD is tough task. One day of fasting causing so much, it will increase more.
you can take antacids and try later on. if symptoms recur, its better to discontinue the fasting.
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take antacids for 5 days
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Dr. Ramesh Makam
Bariatric Surgeon
35 yrs exp
Bangalore
There is no definite answer. It depends on the intensity of pain and burning you have. You can avoid spicy food and anything that may increase acidity for you. If you still have problems you can take a tablet early morning and try
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Dr. Nitin A Jain
GastroIntestinal Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
You can fast. Take small quantity if meals. Avoid spicy nonveg foods. Get Gastroscopy and consult doctor
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