Drug addiction as a result of improper use of prescribed and illicit use has been on the increase globally. The effects of such use have implications in the urologic disease space. To this end, Ketamine has been reported to affect urologic function, causing a number of voiding symptoms. It may also confound the differential diagnosis of urologic diseases, such as interstitial cystitis, among others.
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- The 2024 ICI-RS meeting focused on KIU, employing literature reviews, expert talks, and group discussions to examine its clinical and research aspects comprehensively.
- Research highlights include bladder fibrosis mechanisms, the potential for reversing fibrosis, and the relationship between ketamine use and urinary symptoms, suggesting the need for further studies on the systemic effects and psychological dependency of users.
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