By Nalini Ranjan Edited By: Vyas Chandra Updated: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:22 (IST) On the occasion of Chhath Puja, doctors have advised diabetes, BP, kidney and heart patients to take special precautions. Consult a doctor before fasting, take care of your diet, take medicines regularly and get enough rest. Chhath Puja is a tough fast, so it is important to take care of health. Those fasting for Chhath will have to be careful about their health. Symbolic Picture Jagran Correspondent, Patna. Chhath Mahaparva is a symbol of faith, self-restraint and purity, but this festival can also be challenging for some people due to the strict fasting and long fasting. In such a situation, doctors have advised that those who are fasting and suffering from diseases like diabetes (sugar), blood pressure, kidney, heart and cancer should observe special caution. Experts say that religious sentiments are important, but health is even more important. Therefore, take care of your health with faith. Remove Advertisement Only Read News Diabetic patients need to control blood sugar. Endocrinologist of PMCH, Dr Neeraj Sinha said that sugar level should be checked before fasting. There is a risk of hypoglycemia or a sudden drop in blood sugar due to a long time you do not eat during fasting. He advised that such patients should change the dose of medicine after consulting the doctor and take Kharna Prasad while following the rules of fasting. BP patients should not stay hungry for long. IGIC Assistant Director cum DM Cardiologist Dr. Rohit Kumar said that high BP patients should avoid stress and fatigue while fasting. Standing or going without water for a long time during Surya Arghya can increase blood pressure. In such a situation, one should definitely consult a doctor before fasting. The medicine must also be adjusted to the fast. Kidney patients should pay attention to the amount of water consumed. Dr Amresh Krishna, Head of the Department of Nephrology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, said that it is important for kidney patients to maintain the balance of the amount of fluid in the body. Prolonged dehydration increases pressure on the kidneys. Such patients should consult a doctor before fasting and decide for how long they can keep the fast.
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