As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, millions of Muslims are preparing for a period of spiritual reflection and fasting. However, for those living with stomach ulcers, the long hours of abstinence from food and water present a unique and painful challenge. Can an ulcer patient fast safely, or does the hunger worsen the sores?

Today on Nigeria Daily, we speak with a patient caught between her faith and her health, a medical expert on the dos and don'ts of fasting with an ulcer, and an Islamic cleric on the provisions of the Deen for those whose health is at risk.