Dr. Ebun Bamgboye a consultant physician and Nephrologist, with special interest in Nephrology (Kidney Medicine) has listed some of the factors responsible for kidney failure in humans.
The Nephrologist who spoke on radio programme Nigeria Info in Lagos has identified Hypertension, diabetes ,consumption of unidentified orthodox drugs and herbal supplements as some of the causes of kidney failure.
The doctor also identifies bleaching creams as another factor responsible for kidney problems.
He explained that the skin is the largest organ of the body, adding that the reaction of the cream on the body interfere with the operations of the kidney inside the body.
Bamgboye also identified abuse of paracetamol and other over the counter drugs as other factors responsible for kidney failure among humans especially blacks.
He noted that kidney failure is highly common amongst the black race, saying that findings show that more blacks have suffered kidney failure than whites.
Continuing, Bambgoye said that herbal medicine needs to be regulated so as to reduce the number of kidney failures among humans.
The doctor said that herbal medicine abuse is a global phenomenon, saying there are many herbal supplements in America and UK too.
On how to prevent hypertension, Bamgboye advised persons down with it to prevent excess salt , water and food seasoning. He also advised that exercises and shedding weight can help reduce high blood pressure.
Bambgoye also advised that fresh food with less protein should be consumed to prevent pressure on the kidney.
He also made it clear that the National Health Bill prohibits the buying and selling of kidneys with severe penalties.
He added that, any kidney donor must be genetically and emotionally attached to the recipients.
Explaining further, the doctor stressed that kidney donors would have to undergo series of test to know if the donor’s organ matches that of the recipient.
He emphasized that persons below the age of 18 are not eligible to donate whether he/she consents to it .
Bambgoye advised that routine medical checkups should be done to know the levels of operations of the body’s internal organs.