The Kwara state branch Chairman of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Mr. Babatunde Samuel has cautioned Nigerians against over consumption of junk foods and sedentary lifestyle to reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease.
Mr. Samuel gave the warning in an interview with the newsmen in Ilorin, Kwara state capital.
The pharmacist said that people who were overweight had a chance of developing end stage renal disease compared to those of normal weights.
He recommended routine urine and blood tests for people to know the medical status of their kidney before it reached advanced stage.
He pointed out that regular check up on kidney functions would enable people to measure keratinise in the body.
Keratin is one of a family of fibrous structural proteins. It is the protein that protects epithelial cells from damage or stress.
The medical expert explained that early diagnosis remained the golden emphasis in stemming the rising waves of chronic kidney diseases.
He added that patients with the disease would experience symptoms like swollen ankles, fatigue, decreased appetite and foamy urine among others.
Mr. Samuel also advised Nigerians to always take steps at reducing their weights, embark on regular exercise as well as to avoid smoking and sedentary lifestyle.
He warned people against seeking the attention of quacks while seeking medical care, pointing out that medical attention should be sought from only qualified health personnel.
