Effects of Ramadan fasting on peptic ulcer disease as diagnosed by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Background And Study Aims: The diagnostic methods such as upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGE) have played an important role in the evaluation of peptic ulcer (PU). Every year, millions of Muslims fast in Ramadan month. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of fasting on PU via UGE.

The impact of Ramadan on peptic ulcer perforation.

Background: Medical treatment has played an important role in the reduction of peptic ulcer perforation (PUP). The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of fasting on PUP.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 229 patients who were operated due to PUP between 1999-2009 was made.