Mini-symposium: Ramadan fasting and the medical patient: An overview for clinicians (original) (raw)
2010, Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
The daytime fasting of Ramadan is observed annually by millions of adult Muslims all over the world. Some may have mild, moderate or severe medical conditions. They may seek advice on feasibility and safety of fasting and/or their management. Physicians ought to have a working knowledge about the religious rules of Ramadan fast and their medical implications. In this article we present a concise summary of the proceedings of a series of symposia. Their objectives were to review the effects of Ramadan fasting on the health of Muslim patients with various chronic medical conditions and to propose practical management strategies. An initial introductory Islamic perspective on fasting to set the scene for the following presentations. The religious rulings excluding patients with acute and chronic medical conditions from fasting were highlighted. The roles of the medical professional in guiding patients on best ways to make informed decisions to fast and feast safely were stressed. Avail...
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