Ramadan tips
Stay healthy during Ramadan
Ramadan is the holiest month for the Muslims throughout the world. To keep you healthy during Ramadan the following tips may be useful:
Heart burn or acidity: This is a very common problem at this time. During Ramadan acid secretion from stomach is reduced, but smelling of food and craving for food stimulates brain which ultimately stimulate increased acid secretion. For this those who are suffering from previous acidity, peptic ulceration — should take different antacid as per advice of their physicians, avoid fatty, oily and spicy meals at sehri, iftar, mels.
Headache: This is very common problem, especially in first few days of Ramadan. It is due to fasting, change of schedule of normal food habbits and less sleep. It can also happen due to dehydration, fluid loss, inadequate rest. To avoid headache, have adequate rest, drink plenty of water and fresh fruit juice. For severe headache, analgesic like paracetamol or NSAID can be taken. Avoid drinking more coffee or tea and smoking along with exposure to sunlight during Ramadan.
Constipation: This is another common problem during Ramadan. Because of long time fasting, dehydration and less intake of fiber rich food, constipation may occur. For this reason, it is advised to drink plenty of water, fresh fruit juice, fiber rich diet and vegetables during meal, ifter and sehri. In case of severe constipation appropriate laxative may be used as per advice of doctors.
The writer is the Vice Principal and Professor of Pathology, Anwer Khan Modern Medical College. Email: mtahminur@yahoo.com
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