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Does fasting damage kidneys?

If you are healthy and are not taking medication that affects your hydration, your kidneys should not be affected by careful fasting. Fasting can in the summer months be as long as 20 hours and some with underlying health conditions may not be able to fast for such long periods.

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Before you fast, it can be reassuring to know that you are in the best health possible for you. Underlying conditions that you may not be aware of can have a serious impact on your health during fasting if you are unprepared.

Many mosques offer pop-in clinics, why not drop in and get yourself a free health MOT as you prepare for Ramadan?

Helping to protect your kidneys

Even if you are not a kidney patient, you can take steps ahead of Ramadan to help protect your kidneys: If you have a family history of diabetes (the most common cause of kidney disease), make sure you have an annual check for diabetes yourself. High blood pressure is another common cause of kidney disease. Get your blood pressure tested; you can buy home kits or many pharmacies offer this service. If you are being treated for high blood pressure, consult your doctor before fasting and get your kidney function checked. Some medications can affect hydration, which can become all the more serious during fasting. If you are a kidney patient it is important to check in with your healthcare team to see how you are currently managing your kidney disease. This can help you to understand how fasting can affect you and your kidneys, how to reduce any risks and stay as healthy as possible.

Fasting remains a personal choice

Fasting is an obligation for Muslims and if you choose to fast it's important to be prepared. Speak with your healthcare team in advance of fasting for a risk assessment and plan for any medication changes and monitoring that may be required in order to fast safely. "Muslims believe their bodies are a gift from God and we have a responsibility to look after it so while fasting can be challenging, it should never be detrimental to our health." Dr Sahira Dar

Being exempt from fasting

People can also be exempt from fasting if they:

are children (under the age of puberty)

are elderly

are sick or have a certain health condition

have learning difficulties

are travelling

are pregnant or breastfeeding

menstruating.

If you’re showing any symptoms of Covid-19, it is advisable not to fast. If you're fasting during Ramadan, getting the coronavirus vaccine does not break your fast.

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How do you rule out kidney pain?

Kidney Pain Treatment These tests include: Urine tests to check your pee for blood, protein, too many white blood cells, and other signs of specific kidney problems. An ultrasound or CT scan to look for kidney stones or other physical problems in the kidneys and urinary tract.

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What Is Kidney Pain?

Kidney pain is discomfort that comes from the area where your kidneys are. It's often described as a dull ache, you feel in your sides, back, or belly. But pain in these areas isn't always a sign of a kidney issue. It's easy to mistake kidney pain for ordinary back pain. But there are some differences in how kidney pain feels and where it's located compared to back pain. Kidney pain has many possible causes, and some could be serious. It's important to let your doctor know if you notice pain that you think may be coming from one or both of these organs.

Where are your kidneys?

Your kidneys are two small organs shaped like beans. You have one on each side of your body. They're each about the size of your fist. They're below your rib cage on both sides of your spinal cord. Your kidneys have important jobs. They clean out water, acids, and waste from your blood. They make urine so your body flushes out the waste. If they're diseased or damaged in some way, they can't do their work to maintain a healthy balance of salts, minerals like calcium, and water in your blood. Your kidneys also make hormones that help you manage your blood pressure, keep your bones strong, and make red blood cells. So it's important to watch for any signs of kidney disease or damage, like pain.

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