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Kidney Cancer Symptoms

 

 

Now, let's have a closer look at Kidney Cancer Symptoms:

If it hadn't been for the blood that I had encountered in my urine, my kidney cancer would probably still be undetected. I came back from work out and my urine was dark red, but I wasn't in any pain or discomfort. First, I didn't make much of it. In fact, I thought it might have been from the red beets I had eaten the day before. A few hours later when I had to urinate again, everything appeared to be clear again. Then, a few days later and again after I had worked out, the exact same thing happened, but this time I also passed clots. That really scared me and I decided to see an urologist (to continue please read "My Kidney Cancer Blog").

However, most symptoms that we can associate with kidney cancer typically turn out to be caused by other, less threatening illnesses, such as kidney-stones or urinary tract infections. But either way: I urge you to see an urologist right away if you experience any of the below listed symptoms. Even though if it turns out "only" to be a kidney stone, you want that to take care of it as soon as possible and not procrastinate.

 Necrosis haemorrhage and tumour in the kidney.

(Source: www.virtualcancercentre.com)

The most common symptoms of kidney cancer are:

  • Blood in the urine
  • Pain in the flanks that doesn't subside
  • A noticealbe lump or mass in the abdomen or in the sides
  • Feeling of constant fatigue