Karachi: Excessive consumption of fried and sweet foods during Ramadan has increased stomach related diseases, officials said Live news On Friday.
Emergency in -charge at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center. Irfan revealed that more than 70 cases of cholera and acidity are being recorded in the hospital every day.
He further stated that under normal circumstances, Jinnah Hospital is reported daily in about 30 cases of cholera and acidity.
Similarly, Dr. Ruth PFAU Civil Hospital Emergency in-charge Dr. Imran said that in 60 to 70 cases of cholera and other stomach diseases, it was being told in the hospital every day.
He said that a significant number of these patients also suffer from high blood pressure.
Medical experts have advised people to include curd in their food during Suhur and Iftar, reducing tea consumption. They also recommend walking after Suhur and Iftar and avoid immediate sleep after meals.
To maintain good health, experts suggest moderate eating habits and replace spicy and fried foods with porridge, fruits and salads. Additionally, people should prefer drinking water, lemon water and fresh juice.
Blood donation
Meanwhile, Karachi is facing severe lack of blood donation during Ramadan, Hematologist Dr. Saqib Ansari said.
He said that patients suffering from Thalassemia, hemophilia, anemia, blood cancer and other disorders are facing difficulties due to lack of blood donation.
Dr. Saqib said that more than 150,000 blood bags are required every month, with the annual demand more than 1.8 million blood bags.
He further mentioned that some children and even some adults need blood transfusion twice every 15 days. However, during Ramadan, students and general public avoid donating blood.
To save lives, Dr. Saqib urged citizens to donate blood to Thalassemia centers across the country. He also emphasized that blood can be donated even after Iftar.
