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Fasting - Colitis Patient

Question

A 30-year-old woman with colitis, should she fast on Tisha B'Av?

Answer

Hello,

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Amram Fried, shlita

If there have been recent attacks, do not fast.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 554, Se'if 6

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