Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Doctor Warns: Don't Overlook Blood in Urine - Sign of Cancer
Imagine your pee has blood in it, even just a little.
A doctor says you should get it checked right away because it might be a sign of kidney cancer.
Sometimes, the cancer doesn't cause any other problems at first, so you won't know it's there.
But as it grows, you might feel some pain or see more blood.
Things that make you more likely to get it are getting older, smoking, and being overweight.
The good news is, if doctors find it early, they can often fix it.
They can remove the tumor or sometimes even the whole kidney to help you get better.
Blood in urine, even a single instance, can indicate serious conditions such as kidney cancer.
Hematuria (blood in urine) can be visible or microscopic; experts recommend immediate medical consultation.
Kidney cancer's early stages often have no symptoms, with tumors discovered during imaging for other issues.
Risk factors for kidney cancer include older age, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, and family history.
Early detection of kidney cancer improves the chances of a complete cure through various treatments.
- Who
- Dr. Ganesh Bakshi, a Consultant Uro-Oncologist at P. D. Hinduja Hospital, provided the information.
- What
- Blood in urine can be an early sign of kidney cancer and other urological cancers.
- When
- Early detection is crucial for successful treatment.
- Where
- Blood in urine may indicate problems in the kidneys, bladder, or prostate.
- Why
- To emphasize the importance of medical consultation upon noticing blood in urine.
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Importance of Early Detection
General Health
Immediate medical consultation is essential upon discovering blood in urine.
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- Medical Term
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
- Symptoms of advanced stages
- Noticeable lump or blood in sputum
- Risk Factors
- Older age, smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, family history of kidney cancer
- Early Detection
- Best chance at successful treatment
- Early treatment
- Partial nephrectomy
- Advanced treatment
- Complete kidney removal, immunotherapy, ablative treatments