{"id":15687,"date":"2025-06-09T01:48:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T01:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/?p=15687"},"modified":"2025-06-09T01:48:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T01:48:04","slug":"10-signs-of-bladder-cancer-to-look-out-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/?p=15687","title":{"rendered":"10 signs of bladder cancer to look out for"},"content":{"rendered":"
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers, but also one of the most difficult to detect early. Nicknamed the \u201csilent killer,\u201d it can progress without obvious signs until it reaches an advanced stage.<\/h5>\n
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Here are\u00a010 symptoms\u00a0that should alert you and prompt you to consult a doctor\/<\/h5>\n
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    Blood in the urine (hematuria)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    The most common symptom of bladder cancer is\u00a0blood in the urine\u00a0. This can be:<\/h5>\n
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      Visible to the naked eye\u00a0(red or pink urine).<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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      Detected only by a urine test\u00a0(microscopic hematuria).<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Although this sign can also be caused by a\u00a0urinary tract infection\u00a0or\u00a0kidney stones\u00a0, it\u00a0should never be ignored\u00a0.<\/h5>\n
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        Pain or burning when urinating<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        A burning\u00a0or\u00a0painful\u00a0sensation\u00a0when urinating may indicate bladder irritation.<\/h5>\n
        If these pains persist despite treatment for a urinary tract infection,\u00a0it is essential to consult a doctor\u00a0.<\/h5>\n
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          Increased urinary urgency and frequency<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          If you suddenly notice:<\/h5>\n
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            A frequent urge to urinate\u00a0, including at night.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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            A feeling of a bladder that is always full\u00a0.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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            Unexplained urinary leaks\u00a0.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            This may be due to a\u00a0tumor irritating the bladder wall\u00a0.<\/h5>\n
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              Recurrent urinary tract infections<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
              Frequent\u00a0and\u00a0treatment-resistant\u00a0urinary tract infections\u00a0may indicate a more serious problem.<\/h5>\n
              If you suffer from recurring infections with no apparent cause, seek further testing.<\/h5>\n
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                Pelvic or lower back pain<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                Persistent\u00a0pain\u00a0in the lower back, pelvis, or pelvic area may indicate that\u00a0the cancer has spread to nearby tissues\u00a0.<\/h5>\n
                If these pains are associated with urinary problems, consult a doctor quickly.<\/h5>\n
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                  Difficulty urinating or urinary blockage<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                  A\u00a0tumor\u00a0can obstruct the urinary tract and cause:<\/h5>\n
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                    A weak or interrupted urine stream\u00a0.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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                    Difficulty starting to urinate\u00a0.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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                    A complete inability to urinate\u00a0(\u00a0medical emergency\u00a0).<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                    These symptoms require immediate consultation.<\/h5>\n
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                      Unexplained weight loss<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                      Rapid weight loss\u00a0without\u00a0dietary changes or dieting is\u00a0a common sign of advanced cancer\u00a0.<\/h5>\n
                      If you are losing weight for no apparent reason, consult a doctor for a check-up.<\/h5>\n
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                        Constant fatigue and weakness<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                        Persistent exhaustion\u00a0,\u00a0generalized\u00a0weakness\u00a0, or\u00a0unexplained anemia\u00a0may be related to a\u00a0tumor disrupting metabolism\u00a0.<\/h5>\n
                        Listen to your body: excessive fatigue is never harmless.<\/h5>\n
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                          Bone pain<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                          When bladder cancer reaches an\u00a0advanced stage , it can spread to the bones and cause\u00a0severe\u00a0pain\u00a0in:<\/h5>\n
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                            The spine\u00a0.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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                            The hips and ribs\u00a0.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n
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                            Arms and legs\u00a0.<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                            These pains can be\u00a0constant, even at rest\u00a0, and intensify at night.<\/h5>\n
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                              Leg swelling (edema)<\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                              Unexplained and persistent\u00a0leg\u00a0swelling may be caused by\u00a0blockage of blood or lymph vessels due to a tumor\u00a0.<\/h5>\n
                              If swelling is accompanied by pain or redness, consult a doctor immediately.<\/h5>\n
                              What should you do if you have these symptoms?<\/h5>\n
                              If you recognize\u00a0one or more of these signs\u00a0, make an appointment with a healthcare professional.<\/h5>\n
                              A simple urine test or ultrasound can help detect cancer\u00a0at an early stage\u00a0.<\/h5>\n
                              The earlier bladder cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chances of recovery.<\/h5>\n
                              Share this article to raise awareness among your loved ones.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                              Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers, but also one of the most difficult to detect early. Nicknamed the \u201csilent killer,\u201d it can progress without obvious signs until it reaches an advanced stage. Here are\u00a010 symptoms\u00a0that should alert you and prompt you to consult a doctor\/ Blood in the urine (hematuria) The most […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15688,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/505219624_1242465360875932_6810921351458364384_n.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15687","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15687"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15687\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15689,"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15687\/revisions\/15689"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/15688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15687"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}