self-medication damages the kidney, says doctor

Self-medication damages the kidney, says doctor

Dr. Eric Amponsah, the Chief Executive Office for Bibiani Divine Love Hospital, has identified self-medication as a major course of kidney failure among Ghanaian.

Dr. Amponsah made this assertion when he spoke with Bibianinews.com.

He warned the public against drug consumption without prescription, saying it often exposes organs of the body to risk.

He also identified traditional medicine concoctions and the toxins in food preservatives as other causes of rampant cases of kidney failure among the people.

“Many people today go for self-medication and some of these drugs are injurious to the kidney, which is the cleaning engine of the body,” Dr Amponsah said.

“Traditional medicine, toxic preservatives are other causes of kidney failure.”

“Ghanains need to know that when there is too much pressure on the kidney, which is supposed to clear the toxic waste in the body, it causes the kidney to fail.”

He urged Ghanains to cultivate the habit of proper and frequent medical diagnoses and prescription before taking drugs.

“I want to urge Ghanains to reduce the intake of preserved foods and go for fresh food, to reduce the risk of kidney disease,” the doctor said.

Source:Bibianinews.com