YOU GET GASTRIC PROBLEMS
Even when there is no food to digest, it continues to do its job at the usual time that you eat. “Prolonged periods without food tend to lead to acid reflux, gastritis and stomach acid. Excessive amounts of digestive juices might erode your intestinal lining and cause ulcers,” said Chan.
Can empty stomach cause ulcers?
Ulcer pain can come or go and can be aggravated by eating or an empty stomach.
Does fasting cause ulcers?
CONCLUSIONS: This study suggested that the occurrence of peptic ulcer perforation was sig- nificantly high during Ramadan fasting months due to the long fasting periods especially with significant male predominance.
