By means of Abdellatif Sharaa

KUWAIT: Internist advisor, gastrointestinal and liver specialist Dr Wafaa Al-Hashash stated some folks in Ramadan, in particular the ones with digestive gadget and colon issues, have some dangerous conduct which result in many well being issues, inflicting discomfort. She stated digestive gadget lawsuits building up in Ramadan, “making an allowance for that the similar recommendation we give each and every 12 months is going unheeded and sufferers come again best to invite the similar questions, and obtain the similar outdated solution”.

She stated the commonest issues of the digestive gadget in Ramadan come with heartburn, GERD and indigestion. She stated those stipulations happen because of overeating after lengthy hours of fasting, along with consuming huge quantities of fatty meals and sizzling spices.

Dr Hashash steered the ones fasting to keep away from those issues by way of consuming extra water, because it helps to keep the frame hydrated and is helping save you different issues associated with fasting lengthy hours, similar to constipation, headache or backache; keep away from fizzy beverages as a result of they include an excessive amount of sugar, whilst the gases from sugar fermentation would possibly reason bloating; keep away from overeating as a result of a large surprising meal reasons abdomen cramps and serious GERD.

“Steer clear of meals wealthy in fat as a result of they take longer to digest and would possibly reason nausea. Devour extra fiber. Don’t sleep on a complete abdomen. Including to the above recommendation for the ones with colon issues: Steer clear of chili and sizzling spices, fried meals, oil, ghee, wealthy meals, garlic and legumes,” she added.