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Is Fating For Long Hours With Hiatal Hernia Safe?

I have a hiatal hernia. I'm a Muslim and we fast during the month of Ramadan. I noticed while fasting last year that my hernia would start to bother me and I would break my fast, eat something, take some ibuprofen and I would start to feel better. Is it safe to fast for long hours with a hiatal hernia?
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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assalamualaikum dear brother.
welcome to healthcare magic. com I have gone through your question in detail and I think you should try to take care of the Hernia you have. see Hernia is actually a defect in our abdominal wall through which there might arise a danger of abdominal organs protruding or ballooning out. if a Hernia is big enough there is a risk of intestines being stuck up in the defect leading to obstruction and eventually strangulation which then might require and extensive procedure (surgery) to treat. you need to understand this that no matter what you do if you have a Hernia you have a Hernia and no medication will actually help you as much as surgery will. you should see a surgeon there early the better and as far as fasting is concerned the only reason that can be related to the painting is a bit of dehydration that occurs during fasting.. the net effects are actually proven to be very good but yes the body at times falls short of fluids especially in hot regions and to be honest ibuprofen doesn't make the Hernia go away it only let's u feel look ess pain and that's not a good thing.
I hope my answer would have helped u.
stay healthy lover better dear brother.
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Is Fating For Long Hours With Hiatal Hernia Safe?

assalamualaikum dear brother. welcome to healthcare magic. com I have gone through your question in detail and I think you should try to take care of the Hernia you have. see Hernia is actually a defect in our abdominal wall through which there might arise a danger of abdominal organs protruding or ballooning out. if a Hernia is big enough there is a risk of intestines being stuck up in the defect leading to obstruction and eventually strangulation which then might require and extensive procedure (surgery) to treat. you need to understand this that no matter what you do if you have a Hernia you have a Hernia and no medication will actually help you as much as surgery will. you should see a surgeon there early the better and as far as fasting is concerned the only reason that can be related to the painting is a bit of dehydration that occurs during fasting.. the net effects are actually proven to be very good but yes the body at times falls short of fluids especially in hot regions and to be honest ibuprofen doesn t make the Hernia go away it only let s u feel look ess pain and that s not a good thing. I hope my answer would have helped u. stay healthy lover better dear brother.