Urology departments in England and Wales have reported seeing an increase in the number of 16- to 24-year-olds being admitted for bladder inflammation associated with ketamine use. This appears to ...

Ellie Wight began using ketamine as a teenager and spent more than $46,000 on the drug during her addiction Chronic ketamine use caused irreversible bladder damage, leaving her with a bladder capacity ...

Bladder stones and kidney stones are two common urinary problems that often get confused because both involve hard mineral deposits forming in the urinary system. However, they are not the same ...

Ketamine is growing in popularity as a treatment for depression. But misuse of the drug is also causing serious, and sometimes permanent, damage to some users’ bodies. A growing number of young people ...

Obstructive uropathy is a blockage that prevents urine from flowing naturally through the urinary system. The blockage may cause significant pain, nausea, and difficulty urinating. Several factors can ...

Experts do not fully understand the exact cause of overactive bladder, but it may involve the involuntary contraction of the detrusor muscle, which controls bladder emptying. Risk factors for ...

When the bladder needs relief, the body’s cues are sometimes ignored for the sake of productivity or even leisure activities. Although occasionally delaying a trip to the restroom is harmless, there ...

A specialist clinic to help those suffering bladder damage after taking ketamine has been launched by NHS Grampian. The health board is also behind a social media campaign that aims to raise awareness ...

New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. Findings from a new study led by Flinders University's Dr.

Ellie Wight is raising money for a ketamine support group to raise awareness of the drug's dangers, as she's now left with permanent damage to her bladder from the taking the drug Ellie Wight began ...

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