Chronic ketamine use associated with progressive multisystem organ dysfunction

BMJ Case Reports 2026

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Authors: Cocoa Mudgal, HJ Bodansky
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2026-273088
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

A man in his 30s developed progressive multisystem organ dysfunction following 15 years of heavy recreational ketamine use. Complications included ketamine cystitis, cholangiopathy, obstructive uropathy, cardiomyopathy and mood disorder. This case illustrates chronic ketamine misuse as a cumulative multisystem toxicity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Treatment of Major Depression Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Case Reports
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
19
Issue
7
Pages
e273088–e273088
Publication date
1 July 2026
Language
EN