Health
bladder cancer
early symptoms to be aware of
Bladder cancer usually goes undetected
until the disease has progressed
considerably. It is therefore important to
be alert and aware so that you can identify the
symptoms early and treat the disease in time
in order to avoid further complications. Earlystage
symptoms are usually very mild. Pain in
the bladder, blood in urine, etc. are the initial
tell-tale signs.
If you are aware of the various symptoms
associated with bladder cancer, you will be able
to detect it in the early stages and improve the
chances of a successful recovery.
identifying the symptoms
of bladder cancer
The following are the common symptoms to look
out for in order to identify the onset of bladder
cancer:
• Blood in Urine: This is one of the most common
symptoms of bladder cancer, and is known as
hematuria. According to researchers, 95% of
bladder cancer patients first consult the doctor
upon spotting blood in the urine. 9 out of 10
patients suffer from this condition, but it is not
painful. The blood is not usually visible either
as it is present only in trace amounts. It causes
a change in urine color from yellow to a darker
shade of brown. Blood in the urine is not spotted
regularly, but is sporadic and sometimes also
accompanied by pain while urinating. Patients
may feel the urge to urinate frequently. This
is one of the early signs of bladder cancer, so
it is important to immediately consult with
the doctor.
• Urge to Urinate: The patient may feel a frequent
urge to urinate, but may not be able to produce
any urine. Generally, when It happens, we
started thinking that this might be an indication
of urinary incontinence and we started taking
measures accordingly. Such as doing pelvic floor
exercises, trusting pads for bladder leakage to
deal with the situation but the frequent urge
to urination does not necessarily mean due
to OAB. This can be an early sign of bladder
cancer too.
• Lower Back Pain: Another common symptom
associated with bladder cancer is, pain in the
lower back, although it is typically not present
in the early stages of bladder cancer, still if it’s
happening on regular basis, we need to be more
alert and cautious towards our bladder health.
“Bladder cancer usually goes
undetected until the disease has
progressed considerably.”
8 WomanToWomanMagazine.com
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