High rate of acute pancreatitis during the Ramadan fast

Drozdinsky, Genady; Agabaria, Amir; Zuker-Herman, Rona; Drescher, Micheal J; Bleetman, Tony; Shiber, Shachaf

doi:10.1097/meg.0000000000001073

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“…However, there was no difference between the two sexes in terms of the decrease in the rate of cholecystitis. Our results concur with the findings of Genady et al that the rate of acute pancreatitis rose during the period of Ramadan (10). It was stated that there was a statistically significant difference between those did and did not fast during Ramadan.…”

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“…It was stated that there was a statistically significant difference between those did and did not fast during Ramadan. However, they did not show any difference between females and males (10). It was also reported that the rate of acute pancreatitis and cholangitis increases in patients with eating disorders (11).…”

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“…Limiting the fluid causes dehydration. Increased plasma osmolarity and hyperviscosity slows the flow of bile (29,30). We estimate that pancreatitis and cholangitis increased because of these irregularities.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Fatty diet also affects the bile system. Highcalorie foods, eaten from sunset to sunrise, disrupt the balance of cholesterol and triglyceride (29). Another big consideration is avoiding the consumption of fluids.…”

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Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Gastrointestinal System

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2020

Erciyes Med J

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Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Gastrointestinal System

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2020

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“…In 2018, four reports addressed the ED workload and four specific clinical scenarios. [79][80][81][82][83][84] The activities of emergency services and patient characteristics were examined in two studies from the UAE and Lebanon. From an adult and pediatric ED in the UAE, the hourly arrivals, census, and visit characteristics were retrospectively compared for Ramadan versus non-Ramadan periods over 4 years (2010-2013) by Balhara et al [79] Hourly arrivals and census and differences in characteristics were examined.…”

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The Year in “Ramadan Fasting and Health” (2018): A Narrative Review

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et al. 2019

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Invited Review introduCtionRamadan fasting (RF) is practiced by adult Muslims during the 9 th lunar month every year. It entails that they abstain from eating and drinking between dawn and sunset. Medical and religious scholars got closer in their approach to advice given to patients based on objective risk assessment. [1] Muslim patients with acute or chronic medical conditions may be exempted from fasting; many do still choose to observe the fast sometimes against medical advice. This may adversely affect their health if not addressed properly by evidence-based recommendations. [2] There has been a tremendous recent interest in the health implications of RF. Keeping up with developments in this area may prove difficult, and hence, a narrative overview under a single cover may be particularly useful in presenting a digest of the research and expert opinion in the year. [3] Our previous review of the literature published in 2017 was the most viewed Introduction: There has been an increased interest in health implications of Ramadan fasting (RF). Materials and Methods: This is a narrative, nonsystematic review of the literature including all relevant full articles in English in three electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar). The search term "Ramadan fasting" was used to identify the relevant records to provide a readily comprehensible concise account of the contributions made to research and clinical practice in 1 year (2018). Results: The publications spanned basic, clinical, ethical, professional, and cultural and advocacy facets of the subject. The publications crossed the conventional disciplinary lines and geographical locations and appeared in journals with varying systems of access. Only full-text research articles in English were reviewed. Review articles, news, note items, and correspondence were not included. No formal bibliometric analysis is presented. Emerging concepts are presented under the relevant subheading depending on the available literature. Impact of RF on diabetes control, pregnancy outcome and fetal life, and sports and athletes' well-being received somewhat more prominent coverage by research work published in 2018. Renovascular disease, and risk factors, posttransplant care, and some metabolic concerns for patients with hepatic, renal, and metabolic conditions were covered too. Patterns of use of emergency services during Ramadan and features of some specific medical emergencies were examined by some workers. Most interesting perhaps was the greater focus on documenting the perception, attitudes, and practices of both patients and healthcare professions regarding deciding and acting during Ramadan. Isolated research reports addressed subjects of wide nature from body composition and energy metabolism to smoking, law, music, and history. Conclusions: The volume of scholarly work on Ramadan fasting and health remains modest. Greater improvements in both quality and quantity of research on Ramadan are needed. Most studies indicate that Ramadan fasting is safe in mild and st...

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