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City hospitals say there is a rise in cases of stomach ailments during Ramzan BMC hospitals are witnessing an increase in the number of Muslim patients complaining of stomach ailments such as abdomen pain, vomiting and acidity in the month of Ramzan. On an average, city hospitals are receiving eight cases everyday. During the month of Ramzan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. The only meals that they consume are at 5am to begin the fast (Sehri) and at 6.30pm to break the fast (Iftar). “Most patients consume heavy food in the night and early in the morning causing digestion problems. Later they experience acidity, which leads to vomiting and abdominal pain. Such cases are on a rise in last 19 days,” said the doctor on duty at Cooper hospital, Vile Parle. Sugrabie Shaikh was rushed to Nair hospital last night complaining of severe abdominal pain. She said, “I had fruits and food at Iftar time. Later in the evening I experienced pain in the stomach and vomited.” The doctor on duty replied that it was a case of acidity. Mahmood Dariyabaadi, general secretary of the Ulema Council attributed most of the troubles to unhealthy street food. “Eating spicy, oily foods like grams and pakoras, available on the road can cause acidity problems. We advise fasters to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.” Cases so far Cooper hospital: 180 cases  Bhabha hospital: 150 cases Sir J J hospital: 120 cases Nair hospital: 140 cases (Figures approx) How to eat right during Ramzan Dr. Akil Contractor, president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) draws out a diet plan for the remaining days of Ramzan: 5:00 am (Sehar) - Drink two glasses of water and have non spicy food full of carbohydrates like chapattis or bread 6.45 pm (Iftar) - Fresh fruits, water and a glass of milk 8.30 pm - Dinner consisting of bread or chapatti with meat or vegetables 10.30 pm (before sleeping) - More fresh fruits Drink plenty of water after the Iftar. Avoid binge eating