Effects of fasting on patients with chronic kidney disease during Ramadan and practical guidance for healthcare professionals

There are an estimated 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide, with the majority of them choosing to fast during the month of Ramadan. Fasting, which requires abstinence from food and drink from dawn to sunset can be up to 20 h per day during the summer months in temperate regions.

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Effects of Ramadan fasting on moderate to severe chronic kidney disease: A prospective observational study

To examin the effect of Ramadan fasting on worsening of renal function (WRF).This was a single-arm prospective observational study including 65 patients with stage 3 or higher chronic kidney disease (CKD). By definition, WRF was considered to have occurred ...

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Ramadan fasting and chronic kidney disease: A systematic review

Ramadan fasting represents one of the five pillars of the Islam creed according to the Sunnah and the second practice of faith for the Shiaa. Even though patients are exempted from observing this religious duty, they may be eager to share this particular ...

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Impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney function and related outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review protocol

Introduction Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a significant Islamic religious practice that involves abstinence from food, drink and medication from dawn to dusk. As just under a quarter of the world's population identifies as Muslim, the effect of fasting on chronic conditions, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a topic of broad relevance.

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Ramadan and chronic kidney disease patients

During the holy month of Ramadan, the majority of health care professionals wonder what advice to give Muslim patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). In Ramadan, all Muslims except for travellers, the elderly, pregnant, mentally-ill, chronically and acutely ill individuals, must refrain from drinking, eating, smoking and sexual activity from dawn to dusk.

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The effect of Ramadan fasting on renal functions in patients with chronic kidney disease

Objective We aimed to investigate the effects of Ramadan fasting on renal functions in patients with stage 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease. Materials and methods The study was conducted in Ramadan month which was between June and July. Patients were evaluated before Ramadan, the week immediately following the end of the Ramadan, and 3 and 6 months after Ramadan.

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Ramadan fasting and patients with renal diseases: A mini review of the literature

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. During this month, adult Muslims are obligated to refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. Although based on Islamic principles patients are exempted from fasting, each ...

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