Ramadan tips: Fasting and kidney disease

TBS Report

11 May, 2021, 10:40 am

Last modified: 11 May, 2021, 10:55 am

Ramadan tips: Fasting and kidney disease

Ramadan fasting is safe for kidney transplant recipients when the function of the renal graft is acceptable and stable

TBS Report

11 May, 2021, 10:40 am

Last modified: 11 May, 2021, 10:55 am

Representational Image. Photo: Thinkstock via BBC

Representational Image. Photo: Thinkstock via BBC

Kidney disease patients who want to fast should have stable kidney function, controlled blood pressure stable blood sugar level, and absence of proteinuria.
Before they decide to fast, they should consult a Nephrologist.
Generally, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 1 and stage 2 can fast; those with CKD stage 3 having less than 30ml eGFR should not fast.
However, Ramadan fasting is safe for kidney transplant recipients when the function of the renal graft is acceptable and stable.

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