How Do You Recognize Symptoms Of A Bladder Tumor?
A bladder tumor is medically defined as an abnormal growth of tissues within the bladder. Such tumors may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). If such a tumor is found to be cancerous, it may spread to other body organs, including surrounding tissues, and to the lungs, bones or liver. In most cases, adults over age 50 experience bladder tumors, and more men than women are diagnosed every year. Risks increase with smoking, a history of such tumors in the family, and exposure to chemicals in factory environments. Learning how to recognize the symptoms of a bladder tumor may help individuals seek prompt treatment that may help prevent complications such as stress, infertility or cancer. Watch for any signs of blood in the urine. In many cases, there are no typical early warning signs of a tumor, but as the tissue growth begins to interfere with body functions, signs and symptoms may appear. Blood in the urine is never normal, so don’t wait to get such an incident checked ou