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

Published: Aug 1, 2013
Abstract
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 year, many Muslim patients express their willingness to observe the fast in Ramadan month to respect the cultural customs. There are concerns about the impact of fluid restriction and dehydration...
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Ramadan fasting and patients with renal diseases: A mini review of the literature.
Published Date
Aug 1, 2013
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