It's Him Why Ulcer Pain Sufferers Feel Healthy While Fasting

For ulcer patients, the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan gave birth to anxiety. The question raised is, whether resistant gastric ulcer patients do not eat or drink for 13-14 hours?

Specialist in internal medicine, Hospital Cipto Mangun Kusumo (RSCM) Jakarta, DR. dr. Ari Fahrial SpPD Sham-KGEH, MMB, FINANSIM, MMB, explaining the term heartburn in the medical world is divided into two major groups, namely functional heartburn and stomach ulcers organic. Determination of the distribution is done by observation through a tool called an endoscope. "Most of ulcer patients in Indonesia is not caused by abnormalities such as cuts or abrasions in the stomach," he said.
Said to Ari, the ulcer patients because of functional impairment, usually during fasting reduced the pain complaints and feel more healthy when fasting. Understandably, complaints of stomach ulcers in patients with this type of eating disorder as a result, consumption of fatty foods, sour and spicy, and the consumption of sodas and coffee. "During fasting, the patients ate more regularly," he said.
Another thing, most people will be more patient fasted and control stress. This is why patients with functional disorders can be good and fast with maagnya complaints will be reduced. "Therefore, drugs for stomach ulcers is not needed for patients who do not have a problem with heartburn during fasting," he said.
Noteworthy, for ulcer patients who are fasting to eat and drink intake. Ari suggested that those exposed to stomach ulcers to avoid foods and drinks that contain lots of gas and too much fiber, among others, collards, cabbage, jackfruit, bananas, and soft drinks.
Also avoid, foods that are difficult to digest. Call it, cake, chocolate and shock. Therefore, the foods mentioned above will lead to increased gastric acid. Ari is also advised to avoid foods that directly damage the gastric wall such as vinegar, pepper and spices to stimulate. "Avoid sources of carbohydrates such as glutinous rice, noodles, rice noodles, corn, yams, cassava, tales and dodol," he said.
It is said Ari, with respect to food intake, God willing, those who suffer from heartburn can run perfectly fast without health problems. "When in doubt, consult a physician," he said.