Hajj is a spiritual journey, which requires psychological and physical preparation to perform the rites to the fullest, and requires a lot of effort that needs to be prepared, and adhere to medical advice and advice, especially by people with some health problems, such as diabetes and heart, to ensure their safety during the religious journey.

Dr. Othman Al-Labban, Consultant in Family Medicine at Al-Zahra Hospital, stressed the importance of adhering to treatments and appointments of medicines, in addition to the importance of adhering to a set of dietary tips that avoid pilgrims digestive problems.

Frankincense told Emirates Today that the most prominent health risks to pilgrims, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, musculoskeletal problems, back pain, skin problems and skin irritation due to sweat and moisture, as well as digestive disorders, as some suffer vomiting Diarrhea, stressing the importance of reviewing the doctor to make sure the ability to do the pilgrimage, and the physical preparation process of walking to improve physical fitness, and raise the ability to endure the effort, recommending the need to wear cotton and loose clothing for women, to reduce skin friction and the occurrence of skin infections The evaporation of sweat.

In terms of nutrition, he pointed to the guidelines to be adhered to, such as relying on low-fat foods, easy to digest, and avoid eating foods exposed and left to the air without coverage and continuous cooling, as well as away from buying foods from street vendors, paying attention to taking the vaccinations necessary to earn Immunity to protect against spinal fever and flu.

Regular medications

The consultant in family medicine advised diabetics to carry a identification card stating that he is diabetic, and to have a blood sugar test device, to be examined regularly, in addition to the commitment to eat meals at fixed times, and not to leave during the day, taking care to take medicines Regularly.

He emphasized making sure that insulin is cooled while being transported and stored by placing it in the refrigerator case, at the property. Tawaf is recommended for diabetics to do after treatment and adequate food, leaving some small meals and foods in handbags to be taken in case the patient experiences a drop in sugar.

If the patient feels tired, he should, as explained by Lebanon, take a break, and not to continue the rites, especially when feeling trembling and cold or dizziness with fatigue and fatigue, or even a sense of blurred vision or sudden or severe hunger or excessive sweating. Once the sugar has fallen, a glass of local juice, two teaspoons of honey, sugar dissolved in water, or two to five glucose intake can be taken.

Procedures

From diabetic patients, Dr. Al-Labban went on to offer counseling to heart patients, starting from making sure that the health condition is stable, taking enough medication, not eating too much salty and fatty foods, to not doing excessive physical effort, and using a wheelchair when cruising. And the pilgrimage of heart patients accompanied by parents and not alone.

Dr. Al-Labban pointed out that these procedures, which start from adhering to the doctor's advice, and taking the necessary and necessary medications also apply to asthma patients, pointing out the need to take nebulizer in sufficient quantities, and keep them in the hand bag, and avoid excessive congestion to avoid the occurrence of asthma attacks, with the preference for extended use To the airways before any physical effort, especially during tawaaf, striving and throwing stoned. If you feel the symptoms of an asthma attack, you should use the sprayer immediately, and review the nearest health center.

Frankincense gave advice to allergy sufferers, whether allergic to the skin or nose and eyes, pointing out that if you are exposed to this allergy, you should take the necessary medicines with it, whether it be tablets or nasal sprays, or drops to the eyes, stressing the need to avoid allergy patients all foods And places that can lead to symptoms.

Frankincense directed a set of general advice that pilgrims should adhere to, and start from the need to adhere to avoid overcrowding and stampede, because it is one of the reasons that lead to trauma, so it is necessary to choose the right time to perform the rituals. You should also tell the doctor of the campaign about the presence of chronic disease, the nature of the medications he is taking and the doses followed by the patient, while making sure to avoid contact with others when infected with the flu and colds.

Colds

According to the consultant in family medicine, Dr. Othman al-Labban, in case of exposure to influenza or colds, the pilgrim should drink plenty of water and fluids, especially warm, avoid cold drinks, and try to take enough rest, and take the necessary treatment regularly after review Campaign Doctor.