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Even good people start sweating when they hear the name of a serious and deadly disease like cancer, and when it comes to bladder cancer, vigilance becomes even more important. According to health experts and oncologists, bladder cancer is one of the fastest growing types of cancer across the world, but there is still a huge lack of awareness among people about it. The scariest thing is that the symptoms of bladder cancer in the initial stages are so mild and normal that the patient usually ignores it as a simple urinary infection (UTI) or stones. However, if these subtle signals given by the body are recognized in time, then the patient’s life can be saved by combating this deadly disease in time. In today’s special health article, we are going to tell you in detail about the early symptoms of bladder cancer, risk factors and changes in urination which should never be taken lightly.
According to medical science and research reports, the first, most common and most prominent symptom of bladder cancer is blood in urine (Hematuria). In medical language it is called hematuria. The surprising thing is that in the initial stages, this process of blood in urine is usually completely painless, that is, the patient does not feel any kind of burning, pricking or pain while urinating. Sometimes the color of urine appears light pink, brown or bright red, and after a day or two it becomes normal on its own. People often leave it as a minor urinary infection or heat, but this carelessness later on takes cancer to a dangerous stage. If even a little blood is seen in urine without any pain, then a good urologist should be contacted immediately.
Bladder cancer is not limited to bleeding only, but it starts affecting the functioning of the bladder from within, due to which there are sudden changes in the urinary habits of the patient. If you suddenly feel the urge to urinate very quickly and frequently, have to go to the toilet several times more than usual throughout the day, or have to wake up frequently at night to urinate, it may be a sign of a serious abnormality in the bladder. Apart from this, many patients also face problems like feeling sudden obstruction while urinating or feeling of not emptying the bladder completely. All these symptoms should never be ignored as the effect of age or general weakness.
Like every disease, some major risk factors and lifestyle habits are responsible for the occurrence of bladder cancer. According to medical research, the risk of bladder cancer in people who consume cigarettes, beedis or tobacco is many times higher than that of non-smokers, because the harmful chemicals present in tobacco filter through the blood and get deposited in the bladder and damage the cells. Apart from this, employees working in chemical factories, dye, rubber, leather and printing industries who are constantly exposed to toxic chemicals can also easily fall prey to this cancer. The risk of this disease increases rapidly with increasing age (especially after 50 to 60 years), and men are more affected by this disease than women.
When bladder cancer crosses its initial stage and starts moving towards advanced stage, many more serious and painful symptoms start appearing in the body. Persistent and severe pain around the bladder i.e. in the pelvic area or lower back is a major sign of this. Apart from this, sudden rapid weight loss without any apparent reason, always feeling extremely tired and weak, and swelling in the legs can be evidence that the cancer has started spreading to other parts of the body. Through timely correct diagnosis and medical tests like cystoscopy, this disease can be detected in its early stages, due to which the success rate of treatment increases significantly.
In the end, it can be said that even a little awareness and awareness towards health can avert even the biggest dangers. If you or someone close to you is experiencing blood in the urine or any unusual problem related to urine for a long time, then do not ignore it at all. Consult a doctor and get initial tests done like urine routine test, cytology and ultrasound. Improve your lifestyle, give up smoking and tobacco consumption, and drink enough water to flush out toxins from the body. A small step taken at the right time can keep you and your family safe from falling prey to this serious disease.