Bladder Cancer

About- Bladder cancer also called bladder carcinoma occurs in the tissues of the bladder, which is the organ in the body that holds urine.
Symptoms-

Blood in the urine (haematuria)

Painful urination

Frequent and urgent urination

Burning sensation while urination

Urinary incontinence

Abdominal pain

Lower back pain

Bone pain

Unintentional weight loss

Leg Swelling

Causes-
Cancer begins with a change (mutation) in the structure of the DNA in cells. Several factors have been identified that can significantly increase your risk of developing Bladder cancer.

Smoking and other tobacco use

Exposure to chemicals

Radiation exposure

Chronic irritation of the lining of the bladder

Parasitic infections

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Bladder stones

Early menopause

Type 2 diabetes

Specialists to Visit
Urologist
Radiation Oncologist
Oncologist

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References-

https://www.mayoclinic.org
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https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.cancer.org
https://www.webmd.com

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