There are special challenges for ulcer sufferers when fasting in the month of Ramadan. Because, someone who has stomach disorders, such as ulcers, often has problems when the stomach is empty.
Well, if you suffer from ulcers, it is important to adjust your diet so that you can carry out fasting safely and comfortably. So, what are the secrets so that fasting can run safely and comfortably for ulcer sufferers? Check out the doctor's explanation below, come on!
Iftar with Small Portions
An internal medicine specialist from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Bonita Effendi, suggests several things that ulcer sufferers can do, one of which is breaking the fast with small portions first.
"When breaking your fast, you should not immediately eat large portions, do it gradually, eating small portions first and then with a rather frequent frequency until dawn. For example, breaking your fast with dates," said Bonita who practices at Pondok Indah Hospital - Puri Indah .
Pause Between Meals and Sleep
The next way is to give a pause between mealtime and bedtime. The minimum recommended break is two hours. The goal is to prevent the risk of acid reflux that can cause gastroesophageal reflux, which is a chronic digestive disorder when acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus or esophagus.
For those of you who like to sleep right away after eating, it's best to avoid it!
Don't Miss Suhoor
Maybe you are tempted to skip sahur on the pretext of feeling strong in fasting. However, for people with ulcers, it is not recommended to skip sahur. In addition, it is recommended to consume complex carbohydrates so that the body digests it more slowly, so that the patient does not get hungry easily.
You also need to avoid foods that increase stomach acid such as chocolate, coffee, avoid fatty or fried foods, and sour and spicy foods.
Maintain Body Hydration and Manage Stress Levels
No less important, you are also obliged to maintain body hydration. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day at suhoor and iftar. Don't forget to take gastric medicine as recommended by the doctor at dawn and iftar.
In addition, you can also prevent ulcer recurrence while fasting by controlling stress levels and anger management. The goal is to prevent ulcers that can appear related to psychological disorders (anxiety).
There are still other secrets for ulcer sufferers to be safe and comfortable while fasting in the month of Ramadan.