NHS clinic reports children as young as 13 with ketamine-related bladder damage
Doctors running a dedicated NHS clinic for ketamine bladder say they are now seeing patients in their early teens.
Doctors running a dedicated NHS clinic for ketamine bladder syndrome say they are seeing patients as young as 13, according to the BBC.
Ketamine bladder syndrome is a condition linked to heavy or prolonged use of the drug ketamine, which can cause severe damage to the bladder, including pain, frequent urination and, in severe cases, the need for surgical intervention.
The clinic's findings point to growing concern among health professionals about ketamine use among younger age groups, a trend that has prompted the establishment of specialized treatment services within the NHS.
Health officials have not detailed the full scope of the trend or specific treatment protocols for younger patients diagnosed with the condition.
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