What is the ruling on the fast of a woman who was compelled to undergo a gynecological radiographic scan, and does she break her fast and make it up? And what is the ruling on ablution when examining a female patient for imaging while wearing gloves?

First: X-rays do not affect fasting, and fasting is only invalidated by the patient consuming medicine, food, or drink.

Second: The examination does not affect the ablution of the person performing it, as touching a non-mahram woman does not invalidate ablution.

Third: It is impermissible for a non-mahram man to treat a non-mahram woman unless there is a necessity. This necessity must be estimated according to its true extent. Therefore, examination is not permissible for the slightest reason, nor is looking beyond the site of pain permissible, nor is privacy between the therapist and the patient permissible. Touching a non-mahram woman by a man and vice-versa is forbidden, and wearing gloves is less severe if there is a necessity for treatment.