The 24-year-old is now waiting for an operation to remove his destroyed bladder, meaning he will never pee naturally again. 'Ketamine bladder' is a severe complication of the drug that experts ...

Large, repeated doses of ketamine may eventually cause ‘ketamine bladder syndrome’ – a painful condition needing ongoing treatment. Symptoms include difficulty holding in urine, incontinence ...

The majority of people with ketamine use disorder (KUD) don’t seek addiction treatment, despite reporting physical symptoms that include bladder and nasal problems and painful organ cramping ...

Ketamine is an anaesthetic that can be prescribed for medical and veterinary usage, but misuse can damage the bladder and kidneys. It has also been used in spiking attacks. Experts have warned of ...

A 24-year-old man from south Wales who spent more than £300,000 on ketamine and used up to 21 grams a day says the drug has wrecked his body. Oliver Westall, from Neath, says he needs to urinate every ...

A 24-year-old man from south Wales who spent more than £300,000 on ketamine and used up to 21 grams a day says the drug has wrecked his body. Oliver Westall, from Neath, says he needs to urinate ...

Illegal ketamine usage has risen to record levels nationally, according to data Children as young as 12 are getting hooked on ketamine in Lancashire, police have said. Fifteen people have recently ...

“I don’t think I’ve met one person who has been abusing ketamine who doesn’t have bladder problems, it doesn’t discriminate like that and it’s not about the length of use either. A bladder removal is ...

He continued, detailing his physical decline: "At seven stone, my kidneys are not working correctly because my bladder is backing up, my liver is fatty due to all the tablets and all the ketamine ...

"Long term physical health effects, such as ‘ketamine bladder syndrome’ can be debilitating. It can cause the chord between your kidneys and bladder to become inflamed, and your bladder can ...

It’s the kind of thing that might most often be associated with the wild side of the Roaring Fork Valley. But ketamine, and other psychedelic therapies, are growing in popularity with local doctors ...