Taking care of your health is really essential. We should never neglect the alarm bells that our body sends us. Above all, after a certain age threshold it is essential to carry out a complete check-up. In this way it is possible to avoid any pathologies in the bud.
Some cancers occur silently
For some pathologies the symptoms are easily distinguishable by specialists. Such as early warning symptoms to understand if you have type 1 or 2 diabetes. But when very general symptoms occur, it is more difficult to diagnose a possible disease. And among the most common symptoms that are often underestimated are those of the urinary tract. In fact, any problems with urination or leaks often make us think of trivial infections. But it is good not to underestimate them because something more serious could be hiding.
Many underestimate this common symptom which could be the antechamber of urethral cancer
Urethral cancer is considered quite rare compared to other types of cancer. As reported by the AIRC it is most often diagnosed after the age of 50. If urinary problems arise in men after a certain age, the prostate is immediately thought of. When it happens to women there is a tendency to underestimate the problem a little. Not knowing that urethral cancer is more common in women.
What are the risk factors
Researchers have found risk factors that increase the chances of developing this condition. First of all, having suffered from a previous bladder cancer. Then having suffered from sexually transmitted diseases or frequent urinary tract infections. In these cases it is good to investigate immediately in case of the appearance of some symptoms.
The most common symptom is the increased frequency of urination. This symptom is often confused with a simple urinary infection such as cystitis. In reality it can be the alarm bell of this much more serious pathology. The urethra is essentially a kind of tube that carries urine from the bladder to its exit from the body. Urethral cancer can occur in three types, squamous cell carcinoma, the most common. Then also transitional cell carcinoma and finally adenocarcinoma.
Therefore, many underestimate this common symptom which could be the antechamber of urethral cancer. We pay attention if we find ourselves noticing an increase in the frequency of urination or the presence of blood in the urine. Do not be alarmed but contact a specialist who will prescribe the necessary tests to establish the nature of the symptoms.
Deepening
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