Kidney Stones - Fast of Tisha B'Av
Question
My wife suffers from kidney stones and regularly takes medication to treat them. Is she required to fast on Tisha B’Av?
Answer
Shalom UvRacha,
If she currently has kidney stones and is experiencing pain from them — she should not fast.
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