Fasting for pregnant women

DOCTOR,
Conjunction with the fasting month, can not the doctor for any guidance for pregnant women like me. I am now five months pregnant. I am concerned that if facing any problem while fasting because this is my first pregnancy.

Mrs. R,


ANSWER

During Ramadan, many of us rush to catch up fast blessed with perfectly working practices. For women who are not pregnant, would it not be a problem. However, many pregnant women do not want to miss. Most doctors and scholars also encourage pregnant women not to fast if it is harmful to the woman or the baby in her womb.

If fasting is not harmful, they can be fast with a guide to fast during pregnancy from a doctor so that they are guaranteed healthy.

Alhamdulillah, Mrs lucky this time because of pregnancy in a lot of these advantages. You have a very good chance you educate children from the womb to identify the author. So, not surprisingly, despite being pregnant, not less than the mothers who still want to perform the duty of fasting. They want to reap the benefits of Ramadan to join the increasing worship. God willing, Madam can try to fast like the other mothers who are pregnant and choose to continue in the holy month of fasting.

Defer masaNamun, there are also mothers who stubbornly remain fast and determined to not breaking even already showing symptoms of hypoglycemia such as dizziness, nausea, trembling and almost fainting or fainting. They postpone the time for breaking. The enormity of a full month of fasting for them.

Mothers who continue to force themselves to fast without considering the actual pregnancy is harmful to the unborn child itself. In fact, the child can experience hypoglycemia and calorie malnourished useful for long term growth.

Of course not mean that all these blessings if we are not healthy offspring. In this case, it is not fair to the woman continued to fast because it is harmful to them.

Pregnancy is not a disease but a physiological condition that may be experienced by any woman. So, when there were no health problems in the mother or the unborn child and they both are under the supervision of a doctor, they were allowed to fast as usual.

To decide whether a mother is required to fast or not is highly dependent on nutrient conditions, thus fulfilling her infant nutrition. In other words, the question of nutrient should get serious consideration by pregnant women. It is also important during pregnancy the mother should think about the needs of himself and his children are burdens. If you do not change eating habits, children in the womb will also be affected. Malnutrition is any part of it will affect their health.

NutrienAlhamdulillah, Mrs. is at the second trimester (months four to six content). Normally, during the initial content of the first three months, pregnant women are experiencing symptoms of nausea, dizziness and vomiting that often, it is best not fast.

At this time, babies need the nutrients and calories are very high from the mother. If you are not experiencing problems, you may fast. Ideally, if the mother wishes to abandon the best time is during pregnancy four to six months. Mothers are advised to always get the supervision of a doctor.

Mothers who have the disease, it is recommended not to fast if you have severe allergies (always weak, nausea and a shortage of water in the body), chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney disease, anemia during pregnancy, oligohidramnios (mentuban water that bit), heart disease, infant growth retardation and bleeding during pregnancy.

There are pregnant women eating guidelines that should be practiced during Ramadan.

A mother should not make the pregnancy as an excuse for overeating, especially during Ramadan. Food pyramid can be used as a guide to get a nutritious and balanced diet. Taking a variety of foods as well as quantity is important.

To ensure the body's defenses strong enough, the mother must give priority to food with high calories and protein as meat. It also causes delayed stomach hungry. However, the claim is not as high caloric demands increase in other nutrients. Avoid intake of carbohydrates and sugar because it just adds calories. Fiber and vegetables, do not be forgotten.

Have lots to drink water and milk to meet the daily demands of two to three liters a day. If not, drink plain water only, may be mixed with juices, syrups and the like. Drink water throughout the night and if frequent urination, it is a good sign and shows a person does not become dehydrated. Normally a pregnant woman needs about two liters of water a day.

Therefore, to ensure sufficient water supply to the body, you should drink more water after the time of breaking fast. Then relax for about an hour before eat a meal break.

KeseimbanganTujuannya giving advance balance of the digestive system. Remember, do not overeat and avoid foods with high salt content such as eggs and salted fish. Puasalah breaking slowly so that the stomach would not be surprised. To aid digestion, chew your food well.

So that you could sustain hunger, increase his take-fiber foods which are abundant in vegetables and fruits. The body takes longer to digest the food much fiber. In addition to fiber and protein, preferably prepared foods that contain vitamins and minerals, and supplements that are fresh, vibrant body throughout the day.

In conclusion, pregnant women can fast if they have a strength and not experiencing a complication of pregnancy. For which there is no power from the disease since before marriage or suffered during pregnancy, may break and need replacing again.

Reference, Utusan Online

Diabetes and fasting

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Fasting in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) depending on personal decisions.

But they should seek advice based on specific guidelines through discussions with health professionals.

T2DM diabetes is most common, but which comprises about 90 percent of diabetes patients around the world.

Senior Consultant Medicine and Endocrinology, Professor Dr. Nor Azmi Kamaruddin said, whether high or low risk patients had complications related to the practice of fasting depends on the level of their disease.

"For example, diabetics who experience severe hipoglesemia or blood sugar is very low making the patient unconscious or requires a third party within three months before Ramadan.

"Or the patients with a history of repeated hipoglesemia categorized as high risk and should not fast during Ramadan," he said. Nor Azmi.

He said studies conducted observations in five countries found that nearly 20 percent of patients with T2DM who are Muslims have the highest hipoglesemia by 45 per cent of Malaysia (24 per cent, UAE (18 per cent, India (13 [percent) and Saudi Arabia (10peratus) .

"It is estimated there are 1.2 million people with diabetes in Malaysia and more than half of them do not realize that they may have diabetes until severe diabetes develop complications such as blindness, kidney disease, nerve disease, cardiovascular disease or stroke.

"In addition, Survey of the Third National Health and Morbidity Survey, conducted in 2006 showed that, naturally significantly higher in urban than rural areas," he said.

Clearly, based on disease prevalence rates, Malaysians should not be nonchalant about monitoring blood sugar levels.

"They should eat moderately at the appropriate time. This is why fasting is quite challenging for people with diabetes who are Muslims.

"Fast foods are generally open with, but this is not recommended for diabetics because it can cause blood sugar levels increased dramatically," he said.

He said, since the drug should be eaten after a meal, patients with diabetes should not fast if they do not pre-dawn meal.

"They will be in the body for some time, causing decreased blood sugar levels if they do not eat. This will result in dizziness, drowsiness, tremors and headaches," he said. Nor Azmi.

He said Hipoglesemia or low blood sugar occurs when blood glucose levels to become too low for the body needs.

"Long intervals between meals with certain diabetes medications are risk factors that cause hipoglesemia.

"It is therefore important blood sugar level checked more frequently during a fast to better public health," he said.

Hipoglesemia he said, must be avoided because it can cause severe medical problems.

"If left untreated, can result in the loss of hipoglesemia aware or seizures that requires emergency treatment," he said.

He added that low blood sugar can occur even if a person to do all they can to manage diabetes.

"The level of low blood sugar is most often caused by certain diabetes, do not eat regularly or the work of more than usual.

"To reduce this risk, follow a regular eating schedule, and schedule of physical activity and regular medication. Discuss with the team of health experts to set a target blood sugar levels," he said. Nor Azmi.



reference Utusan Online

Fatty liver diet

Most cases of fatty liver due to obesity and body shape like an apple shape. credit Utusan

Did you know that the liver function is for storing energy, vitamins and minerals? Liver or liver also produces proteins, and remove waste from the body through urine, perspiration and so forth.

In fact issued by the American Liver Foundation, liver disease attack about one out of 10 Americans. In Malaysia, we find the figure of 20 people suffering from heart related diseases.

To ensure that we are suffering from heart or not, people are advised to undergo screening, and then followed by surveillance, if it can be detected early so treatment can begin earlier.

World Hepatitis Day this month, the President of Malaysian Liver Foundation (YPM), Prof Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd. Ismail Merican advised Malaysians to eat a balanced diet and high fiber.

Eat less fat, calories and be sure to have the ideal body weight.

This is because a healthy lifestyle is the cause of liver disease such as hepatitis and fatty liver.

Hepatitis

According to Dr. Mohd. Ismail, Sabah, Sarawak and Kelantan is a state that had the most number of people with hepatitis that may expose them to liver cancer. Liver cancer also is among the five most common cancer among men in Malaysia.

He said they are part of the 2.5 million people in this country who was diagnosed with the disease are mostly men.

"Based on statistics released by the foundation, Sabah and Sarawak had the highest rate in the country for people with hepatitis B virus and hepatitis A. Kelantan for five to eight per cent of Malaysians are carriers of Hepatitis B.

Dietary and lifestyle factors to be among the main causes of the disease increased among the population in the state, "he said.

The disease affects about 350 million people around the world. According to statistics, men are more people suffering from liver cancer and it may be due less concerned about hygiene and healthy eating is not as women.

The rest, they are found to be suffering due to infectious disease from mother to child, the sharing of drug needles, blood, mostly involving hepatitis B.

Dr. Mohd. Ismail said he seeks to intensify awareness campaigns about the disease can be life threatening in the country and also targeted to schools to enable the detection and treatment should be performed earlier.

In addition to hepatitis, YPM also stressed the danger of fatty liver is often associated with liver disease such as hepatitis.

What is fatty liver? The disease is caused by obesity and diabetes, but teenagers as young as 15 years are also at risk for heart disease as a result of both these problems.

Dr. Mohd. Ismail explained, also known as fatty liver NFLD (Non-Alcoholics fatty liver disease).

It is a condition in which a large amount of saturated fat membranes accumulate in liver cells through the process of steatosis.

Fatty liver is divided into two main groups, the normal fatty liver (steatosis), and fatty liver associated with inflammation (steatohepatitis).

PuncaSecara basis, the disease arises due to alcohol consumption, especially in Western countries. However, the situation is changing.

Today, cases of fatty liver in the absence of alcohol (NAFLD) is increasing. Changes in liver enzymes in an imbalance of abnormal metabolism leads to fatty liver problem.

Without specific symptoms, the disease usually affected those aged 40 years and above other people with obesity or diabetes. Most patients do not realize it. Because the disease is associated with metabolic syndrome (diabetes, extreme pressure and obesity), regular screening can not detect the presence of fat in the liver.

Add Dr. Mohd. Ismail, progress steatohepatitis can cause liver fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. As a result, it increases the risk of death for sufferers. Fibrosis or cirrhosis in the liver faced by between 15 to 50 percent of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver steatohepatitis (NASH).

Rapid weight reduction is also invited to the existence of fatty liver. Thus, those who want to lose weight are urged to do it in stages.

"If you are suffering from obesity, chances are you have a problem of fatty liver is high," he said.

Diagnosis and treatment of ultra-sound test, followed by biopsy of the liver can detect the presence of fat.

Dr. Mohd. Ismail stressed that only by leading a healthy lifestyle and proper eating helps prevent the spread of the disease.

Although fatty liver is not a chronic disease, but this condition should be treated. Treatment depends on the cause. For example, if the patient is an individual who is a lot of drinking, he must reduce the land acquisition.

If the patient is an individual who is obese, she should be eating and weight control.

Worry about the effect of contraceptive pills

Worry about the effect of contraceptive pills

SALAM doctor. I'm happily married and has one child aged 2 years 8 months. I have been taking birth control pills 28 seed then switch to 21 seeds. At the beginning of last year, I stopped taking the pills. My problem now, I do not come from the period January 2011 until now. Make knowledge a doctor, I would like to have another child.

* FK, NSW.

ANSWER:

In medical terms, it's called post aAmenorrhea pill. It occurs when a woman does not come haidnya after stop taking birth control pill. Although it does not always happen, but this occurs significantly, at 0.2 to 3.0 percent. This means that in 1,000 women who practice birth control pill, a total of 2-30 people will experience this problem. Do you worry that the problem experienced is quite common.

When women take the birth control pill, estrogen and progesterone levels in the body is at relatively high levels. In turn causes the pituitary gland in the brain can not function normally. In women with normal menstrual cycle, the pituitary gland releases the hormone stimulator follicles (follicle stimulating hormone, FSH) and hormone Peluteinan (LUTEINIZING hormone-LH), which will stimulate the ovaries (egg plants) produce follicles containing the ova (female seeds).

This growing follicle releases the hormone estrogen. When these follicles mature and rupture, it releases an ovum. At this time (usually in the middle of the menstrual cycle or the 14th day of the menstrual cycle) is called ovulation and progesterone produced. When women practice birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progesterone, both of these hormones will be in the body at high altitudes. The increase in this hormone will give a negative response when the pituitary gland feels that enough estrogen and progesterone in the body. So the pituitary gland does not produce hormones FSH and LH indirectly, prevent ovulation. This will prevent the egg is released and the woman will become pregnant.

Often women practice birth control pills for long periods of time between one to two years while waiting for a newborn baby grow up. Since taking too long, the effect of the negative reaction in the pituitary gland will continue to be felt even if she does not take birth control pill again. This will prevent ovulation and menstruation.

Diagnosis and treatment of cases, doctors will give a diagnosis based on patient history who have taken birth control pill. Ultrasound scan examination (ultrasound) will show the ovaries with no growing follicles. In other words there is no blood kelihatan.Pemeriksaan follicles showed that the level of hormones FSH, LH and estrogen are at a very low level.

Typically, doctors do not give any medication for this problem. If the situation continues to occur for six months, then the doctor will provide medicines that contain the hormone progesterone for about five days to bring about menstruation. These drugs act very quickly, usually bleeding to occur after several days due progesterone pills.

However, should you know that the bleeding would be meaningless if there is no production of ova from the ovary. This is because the progesterone pill does not encourage the development of follicles in the ovary.

So fertile drug (clomiphene citrate) is supplied to encourage the development of a follicle for ovulation. It is best you consult a doctor for treatment.