More common causes of bladder cancer

Oncologists say that in life many people suffer from bladder cancer without knowing it, so they are very confused about the cause of bladder cancer. What exactly causes bladder cancer? Experts say that heredity, smoking and some carcinogens are the main causes of bladder cancer. Please allow oncologists to introduce the specific content to you in detail below.

Common causes of bladder cancer

1. Smoking is also a common cause of bladder cancer. Recent studies have shown that smokers increase the metabolism of the carcinogenic substance tryptophan in their urine by 50%. When smoking stops, tryptophan levels return to normal.

2. Family history: The risk of bladder cancer in the direct relatives of bladder cancer patients is about twice that of those without a family history, and the risk is even higher in the direct relatives of young bladder cancer patients. Studies have shown that consuming large amounts of fluids, vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of bladder cancer.

The main risk factors for bladder cancer in the Chinese population are smoking, occupational exposure to aromatic amines, family history of bladder cancer, drinking alcohol and coffee, and gender. This is a relatively common cause of bladder cancer.

3. Carcinogens in drinking water. Drinking tap water that has been disinfected with chlorine and contains chlorination by-products can increase the risk of bladder cancer. Arsenic contamination in drinking water is also related to the cause of bladder cancer.

What are the more common causes of bladder cancer? The above has made a detailed introduction. Experts from the Cancer Hospital said that for some high-risk groups, it would be of great help to their own health to know more about bladder cancer in daily life. If you have any questions about bladder cancer, you can consult our experts online.