Ketamine bladder syndrome
Ketamine bladder syndrome
Is there anything a ketamine user can do to avoid ketamine bladder syndrome? Is there a way to keep bladder as healthy as possible besides obviously limiting and spacing out usage?
Ketamine bladder syndrome is a rare but serious condition that can result from long-term, heavy use of ketamine. Symptoms of the condition include frequent urination, pain during urination, blood in urine, and urgency. The exact cause of the condition is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve the toxic effects of ketamine and its metabolites on bladder and urinary tract tissues, leading to inflammation, fibrosis, and scarring.
Toxic effects of ketamine on bladder cells result in oxidative stress and cell death. Chronic exposure to ketamine can cause inflammation, fibrosis, and reduced blood flow to the bladder. If ketamine use is stopped early enough, the condition may be reversible. But in severe cases, surgical intervention, such as bladder removal, may be necessary. Treatment may involve pain relief, bladder retraining, and medications to reduce inflammation and urinary symptoms.
Ketamine has a high potential for abuse and addiction.So, individuals who use ketamine regularly and at high doses are at increased risk of developing ketamine bladder syndrome and other serious health problems.
There are only a few cases of ketamine bladder in non-intensive users of ketamine. Most of them are dependent people using several grams a day. So, limiting and spacing out usage seems to be a very useful strategy.
There are other measures, although their efficacy is theoretical and not based in evidences. Drinking enough water while on K and a day after could help to keep bladder cleaner.
So,it is possible that a simple urine test could detect early symptoms (microscopic blood and other alterations). Probably, very frequent users should take a simple urine test to rule out problems, and go to the doctor if urinary symptoms are present..
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