Bladder Cancer Pain And Symptoms

Bladder cancer is a prevalent type of cancer that starts in the bladder cells. The bladder is a muscular hollow structure in the lower abdomen that holds pee.

Bladder cancer typically originates in the cells that line the lining of your bladder (urothelial cells). Urothelial cells can also be found in your kidneys and the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder (ureters). Urothelial carcinoma can also occur in the kidneys and ureters, but it is far more common in the bladder.

Most bladder cancers are detected early when they are highly curable. However, even early-stage bladder tumors can recur following successful treatment. As a result, persons with bladder cancer often require follow-up testing for years following treatment to look for recurrent bladder cancer.

Symptoms

The most prevalent symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. Hematuria is the medical term for blood in your urine, and it is usually painless. You may see blood streaks in your pee or the blood may tint your urine brown. The blood isn't always visible, and it comes and goes.

Less common bladder cancer symptoms include:

• An urge to urinate more frequently
• sudden need to urinate
• a burning sensation when passing urine

If bladder cancer has advanced and spread, the following symptoms may occur:

• pelvic pain
• bone pain
• unintentional weight loss
• swelling of the legs

Causes

Bladder cancer is caused by alterations in the bladder's cells. It is frequently associated with chemical exposure, but the reason is not always identified. There have been several factors identified that can dramatically raise your risk of acquiring bladder cancer.

·      Smoking

The single greatest risk factor for bladder cancer is smoking. This is due to the presence of cancer-causing (carcinogenic) compounds in tobacco. If you smoke for a long time, these toxins enter your bloodstream and are filtered into your urine by the kidneys. As a urine storage organ, the bladder is repeatedly exposed to these toxic substances. This can trigger alterations in the bladder lining cells, which can lead to bladder cancer. It is estimated that smoking causes more than one-third of all occurrences of bladder cancer. Smokers are up to four times more likely than nonsmokers to acquire bladder cancer.

·      Exposure To Chemicals

The second most significant risk factor is exposure to certain industrial chemicals. Previous research has suggested that this may account for approximately 25% of occurrences.

Manufacturing jobs have been related to an increased risk of bladder cancer. A higher risk of bladder cancer has also been linked to some non-manufacturing employment. These include taxi and bus drivers, who are regularly exposed to the toxins found in diesel fumes.

In the 1950s and 1960s, researchers established a relationship between bladder cancer and these vocations. Cancer-causing substances are now subject to stringent regulations that limit exposure. However, these chemicals are still related to bladder cancer instances today, as the ailment can develop up to 30 years after initial exposure to the toxins.

·      Other Risk Factors

Other variables that can raise your chances of developing bladder cancer include:

• Previous tumors near the bladder, such as colon cancer, can be treated with radiotherapy.
• prior use of some chemotherapy drugs, such as cyclophosphamide and cisplatin
• having certain treatments for type 2 diabetes
• having a tube in your bladder for an extended period
• long-term or repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• long-term bladder stones
• an untreated ailment is known as schistosomiasis, which is caused by a freshwater parasite