Health · 23 September 2026
Aged 13, some children are receiving treatment for severe ketamine bladder damage
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A UK clinic is receiving referrals for children as young as 13 suffering from a devastating bladder condition linked to ketamine use. Medical professionals at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool established the specialist clinic following a surge in urology problems. Analysis of the first 60 patients showed an average age of 14, with most being girls from deprived areas.
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