Fasting for a Heart Patient
Question
I was born with a heart defect, a valve in a moderate to severe condition, and I also have a herniated disc causing severe pain. Do I need to fast?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
A patient in such a condition should not fast on Tisha B'Av.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 554
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