Health News of Tuesday, 21 July 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comBoth of my kidneys are damaged, my life is dependent on dialysis - Man narrates ordealplay videoWilliam Bortey's life is dependent on dialysis twice every weekWilliam Bortey, a 26-year-old man who is currently battling the end stage of a chronic kidney failure disease has shared his story with GhanaWeb in an exclusive interview. A report by heart.org, states that High Blood Pressure (HBP or hypertension) is the second leading cause of kidney failure. The report explains that uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause arteries around the kidneys to narrow, weaken or harden. William told GhanaWeb's Bernice Owusuwaa in the interview, that he resorted to the use of herbal medicines in curbing his High Blood Pressure but that only aggravated his current condition. At the moment, the life of William is dependent friends, family and loved ones who in their small way support him financially.

Source: GhanaWeb July 21, 2020 11:03 UTC