Recurrent UTIs? Expert Explains It Can Be An "Early Sign Of Kidney Cancer"

Recurrent UTIs: American Urological Association (AUA) claims that about 60% women and 12% men often experience at least one Urinary Tract Infections during their lifetime. Hazel Jackson, a lead nurse at Kidney Cancer UK, highlights two red flags linked to kidney cancer and one of it is UTIs. Read on…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) is a common infection that occurs when bacteria from your skin and rectum enter your urinary tract which includes the bladder, urethra and kidneys and infect that particular area. According to the American Urological Association (AUA) Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) affect about 8.1 million people worldwide. The US organization claims that about 60% women and 12% men often experience at least one Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) during their lifetime.

Prevalent Kidney Cancer

Interestingly, many people suffer from recurrent UTIsand while the uncomfortable and repeated infection may not typically be a sign of cancer. A healthcare professional suggests that it may gradually result in kidney cancer.

Hazel Jackson, a lead nurse at Kidney Cancer UK, told a leading media outlet, “Kidney cancer is often called a ‘silent disease’ because many people don’t notice anything wrong until it’s more advanced. That’s why spotting the early warning signs is so important. Symptoms are often vague from back pain and chronic fatigue to recurring urine infections meaning the warning signs are easy to miss.”

A recent study by Kidney Cancer UK found that four in five cases of kidney cancer are found by accident, with 55 per cent diagnosed while having a scan and test for an unrelated health condition.

Two Red Flags For Kidney Cancer

The lead nurse highlights two red flags that should warrant a trip to your general practitioner for blood in urine. She said, “It can show in different ways from obvious deep red or brown urine to a faint pink tinge, tiny specks, or even blood only at the end of urination.”

“Some people assume a small drop isn’t worth worrying about, but in essence, any blood in your urine is abnormal and should be checked immediately. It could be caused by something simple like a kidney stone or infection, but it can also be an early sign of kidney cancer. Never dismiss it.”

Another red flag Jackson pointed to early warning signs of kidney cancer is Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). “Though most UTIs are harmless, repeated infections can mask serious kidney problems, including, in rare cases, cancer,” she told the media.

Symptoms Of Kidney Cancer

In addition, Jackson said, “Symptoms of kidney cancer can be vague and don’t always appear together. That’s why it’s vital to trust your instincts. Early diagnosis saves lives. Treatment is far more effective when cancer is caught early. Don’t dismiss changes in your body acting quickly could make all the difference. As a nurse specialising in kidney cancer care, my advice is simple: if in doubt, get it checked. You know your body best, and it’s always better to be safe than sorry.”

Other symptoms of kidney cancer involve symptoms like pink, red, or cola-coloured urine, pain on one side of the lower back, a lump on your side or lower back, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, persistent fever, swelling in the legs or ankles and night sweats.

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