How do you know that you may have bladder cancer? Some people may have symptoms that suggest they have bladder cancer. Others may feel nothing at all. Some symptoms should never be ignored. You may need to talk to a urologist about your symptoms. A urologist is a doctor who focuses on problems of the urinary system and male reproductive system. Talk to one about:
- Hematuria (blood in the urine) – the most common symptom, often without pain
- Frequent and urgent urination
- Pain when you pass urine
- Pain in your lower abdomen
- Back pain
Symptoms You Should Not Ignore
Blood in the urine is the most common symptom of bladder cancer. It is generally painless. Often, you cannot see blood in your urine without a microscope. If you can see blood with your naked eye you should tell your healthcare provider immediately. Even if the blood goes away, you should still talk to your doctor about it.
Blood in the urine does not always mean that you have bladder cancer. There are a number of reasons why you may have blood in your urine. You may have an infection or kidney stones. But a very small amount of blood might be normal in some people.
Frequent urination and pain when you pass urine (dysuria) are less common symptoms of bladder cancer. If you have these symptoms, it’s important to see your healthcare provider. He/she will find out if you have a urinary tract infection or something more serious, like bladder cancer.
Source https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/non-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer#Symptoms