How to Identify Bladder Cancer Symptoms and Cause?
The bladder is the organ which holds the urine before it is drained out of the body. This organ is a balloon-shaped organ which is located in the pelvic area. Like most forms of cancer, bladder cancer also starts off with the cells within the organ start mutating and not dying resulting in the buildup of abnormal cells. Symptoms of Bladder Cancer: 1. Haematuria or the presence of blood in the urine – This is one of the most common symptoms of bladder cancer. The urine may vary in colour from light to dark red although clear urine can also have blood which can only be detected under a microscope. 2. Frequent and painful urination – Changes in the usual pattern of urination along with other symptoms may be signs of bladder cancer. Some of these are: a) Very frequent urination b) Having a very weak stream during urination c) The urge to urinate even when the bladder is not full d) Painful or burning sensation while urinating Although these symptoms are common with urinary tract infec...