6 Tips To Overcome Maag Kambuh During The Day During Fasting

JAKARTA - Fasting can be a challenge for people with ulcers, especially if stomach acid rises during the day. Recurring ulcers can cause discomfort, such as stomach pain, nausea, bloating, to a burning sensation in the chest (heartburn).

However, with good preparation and a healthy lifestyle, it can be controlled so that fasting remains smooth. Here are 6 ways to overcome the recurrence during fasting during the day, as reported by the Aceh Provincial Health Office website.

1. Eat sufficiently at dawn and break the fast

Overeating can make the stomach work harder and cause complaints such as betawih stomach. When suhoor and breaking the fast, treat me slowly and in sufficient portions. Start breaking the fast with snacks before eating big. If you are still hungry after tarawih, choose healthy snacks such as dates, bananas, granola, or biscuits.

2. Don't eat in a hurry

If you wake up late, keep trying to eat in peace. Eating too fast, especially while chatting, can make a lot of air enter the digestive tract and trigger ulcers. Wake up early so you can eat comfortably.

3. Avoid maag trigger food

Avoid fatty foods, fast foods (such as sausages and pizza),ATCHes, and overly acidic foods. Caffeinated and soda drinks should also be avoided so that the stomach remains comfortable.

4. Choose a safe food for the stomach

When suhoor and breaking the fast, choose foods that can reduce stomach acid, such as rice and foam. Consumption is also low-fat meat (events, fish) and fruit that is not acidic (apples, bananas, urus). It is better to cook food by roasting, steaming, or boiling.

5. Don't go straight to bed after eating

Sleep after eating can trigger ulcers. If you are very sleepy, sleep in a half-sit position so that your head is higher than your stomach. Use a pillow as a buffer to prevent food from rising back into the concavity.

6. Manage emotions well

Fasting not only endures hunger, but also controls emotions. Stress and anger can exacerbate ulcers. If you feel tired or stressed, try to rest, perform relaxation techniques, breathing exercise, or yoga.