There are many questions about the effect of consecutive fasting for a whole month in kidney patients, and whether there are any negative effects of fasting in the development of the disease and making the condition worse, as many patients want to perform this pillar naturally to the fullest.
Many studies have been conducted around the world to study the effect of fasting on kidney patients, and a number of them have shown that fasting during the month of Ramadan for kidney patients has no effect, whether negative or positive, but on the other hand; The results of the effect of fasting on kidney patients in other studies were opposite to these results, as it was found that abstaining a kidney patient from food and drink, especially water, for such a long period during fasting will have a negative impact on the progression of the disease, especially in kidney patients from the third stage and above, that is, The effect of fasting and kidney disease in these studies is considered harmful.
Therefore, kidney patients are always advised to consult a doctor about their health condition and follow up on them during the month of Ramadan, constantly monitor vital indicators, go to the doctor very quickly when noticing any negative indicators, and visit the doctor before the month of Ramadan begins. To take advice and guidance about the diet that must be followed during this month, and to determine alternative dates for taking medications and supplements to ensure their safety, in addition to consulting a doctor about the possibility of fasting for people with one kidney.