By Chioma Obinna
Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria, warning that the dangerous practice is fueling liver-related diseases and putting millions at risk of irreversible organ damage.
The experts said indiscriminate use of painkillers, antibiotics and herbal mixtures, often without proper diagnosis or medical supervision has become a silent but serious public health threat.
The experts spoke during a webinar titled: “The Hidden Costs of Self-Medication on Liver Health,” organised by SYNLAB Nigeria as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and health awareness.
Speaking at the event, Consultant Physician, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Dr. Ganiyat Kikelomo Oyeleke, said the liver remains one of the most vulnerable organs to damage from drug misuse because of its central role in detoxification and metabolism.
