Ramadan tips: Fasting and lightheadedness
The diet should be healthy and nutritious including vegetable, fruits, dairy product, meat and dates
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- Ramadan fasting can cause low electrolyte level in blood resulting in lightheadedness.
- As Ramadan is being observed in summer this year in our country, excessive sweating, decreased fluid intake, prolonged fasting may cause electrolyte imbalance.
- Fasting for many hours may also lead to decreased blood sugar level.
- Also, as blood sodium decreases, the body tends to shed blood volume, which may lower blood pressure, and that can also cause lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly.
- So it is needed to keep blood sodium and potassium level in the right range or the brain will not function as well.
- In the time period between iftar and sehri moderate salt supplements along with plenty of water should be taken.
- The diet should be healthy and nutritious including vegetable, fruits, dairy product, meat and dates.
