Health Tips for Hypertension Patients During Ramadan in UAE

Health Tips for Hypertension Patients During Ramadan in UAE Published on: 18th March 2024 Medically reviewed by: General Practitioner at First Response Healthcare Hypertension (high blood pressure), also known as the “silent killer”, often has no warning signs with many sufferers unaware that they may have developed it over a period of time. If you have high blood pressure and wish to fast, you can do so with the approval of your physician. Most medical studies have shown that patients with hypertension can complete their fast if they have no complications or other medical problems. If you have high blood pressure and wish to fast, fasting will not have a negative impact on your blood pressure balance. Hypertension is rather rampant among Emiratis and approximately 40.8% of Emirati adults between the ages of 35-70 years suffer from hypertension, as revealed by a study conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Fasting during Ramadan can be well tolerated in patients with controlled and mild hypertension who continue their medication during Ramadan season in UAE and there is no significant increase in blood pressure in critical periods of the day during fasting. Our team of doctors at First Response Healthcare have prepared the following medical tips for patients with hypertension to follow during Ramadan season in uae. Hypertension patients that have been declared fit by their physicians may use the following tips to help them participate in the fast.