Navigating Ramadan with ulcer
An open peptic ulcer is a lesion in the upper digestive tract. Stomach or gastric ulcers form when the thick mucus layer that protects the stomach from digestive juices breaks down, resulting the stomach lining tissues being eroded by digesting acids. The most common symptom is a burning or aching sensation between the chest and the belly button. It usually lasts a few minutes to many hours when your stomach is empty. Symptoms of stomach ulcers include bloating, burping, acid reflux, and heartburn (burning sensation in the chest). Discomfort decreases with food and drink. So, throughout Ramadan, try to keep the following diet recommendations to avoid discomfort. What to avoid - Fried, greasy, and acidic meals and fruits (citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, grapefruits, and oranges). -Spicy meals and canned/processed foods, particularly tomato-based goods. Many processed foods include a high concentration of chemicals, including preservatives, which may aggravate gastritis. -Smoking