The bladder is part of the urinary system. It is a hollow organ in the pelvis that stores urine before it is eliminated from the body.<\/p>\n
The bladder wall is made up of 3 main layers:<\/p>\n
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- The\u00a0urothelium<\/strong> is the inner lining of the bladder. It is made up of urothelial cells. The urothelium is also called the transitional epithelium.<\/li>\n
- The\u00a0lamina propria<\/strong> (also called the submucosa) is the thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds the urothelium. It contains blood vessels, nerves and glands.<\/li>\n
- The\u00a0muscularis propria<\/strong> is the thick, outer muscle layer of the bladder. It is made up of 3 layers of smooth muscle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Common Symptoms of Bladder Cancer<\/span><\/h3>\n
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- Pelvic Pain<\/li>\n
- Back Pain<\/li>\n
- Pain while urinating<\/li>\n
- Frequent urinating but only small amounts at a time<\/li>\n
- Blood in urine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Possible Causes of Bladder Cancer<\/span><\/h3>\n
Although one cannot conclude with absolute certainty the cause of bladder cancer, the following factors have been linked to the disease:<\/p>\n
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- Smoking and other tobacco use<\/li>\n
- Exposure to chemicals<\/li>\n
- Radiation exposure<\/li>\n
- Dehydration<\/li>\n
- Parasitic infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tips for Preventing Bladder Cancer<\/span><\/h3>\n
There are obvious things that you can do to help prevent bladder cancer when some of the possible causes are known.\u00a0 They include the cessation of\u00a0 smoking and limiting exposure to radiation and chemicals.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Drinking lots of water encourages frequent urination.\u00a0 This helps you to get rid of harmful chemicals that can build up in your bladder.<\/p>\nAdded to this eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables lowers your risk for many types of cancer including bladder cancer.<\/p>\n
References:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n
https:\/\/bladdercancercanada.org\/en\/bladder-cancer-facts\/<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mcd\/bladder-cancer<\/a><\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.cancer.ca\/en\/cancer-information\/cancer-type\/bladder\/bladder-cancer\/the-bladder\/?region=on<\/a><\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cancer\/bladder-cancer\/understanding-bladder-cancer-prevention<\/a><\/p>\n
- The\u00a0lamina propria<\/strong> (also called the submucosa) is the thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds the urothelium. It contains blood vessels, nerves and glands.<\/li>\n