What should I pay attention to when I have bladder cancer? Does drinking less water and long-term smoking easily lead to bladder cancer?

Bladder cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the urinary system. It ranks high even in the top ten tumors in the body, firmly occupying the first place in the incidence of urinary and reproductive system tumors in my country. Bladder cancer is usually more common in people in their 40s and 50s, but with the accelerated pace of modern life, many young people have unhealthy eating habits, and the age of onset of bladder cancer is constantly being pushed forward, showing a trend of younger age. In addition, the incidence rate of men is significantly higher than that of women.

What is the cause of bladder cancer?

(1) Lack of water: Lack of water may cause bladder cancer. Experts point out that people who consume very little fluid have a higher risk of bladder cancer. Very little fluid intake makes urine concentrated and prolongs the urination period. If the bladder retains concentrated urine for a long time, it may increase the risk of bladder cancer. Therefore, pay attention to drinking more water in daily life.

(2) Occupational factors: How does bladder cancer develop? The development of bladder cancer is also related to some occupational factors, such as exposure to benzene dyes, which is the most common industrial risk factor for bladder cancer. It has been reported that people in the following occupations have an increased risk of bladder cancer: auto workers, painters, truck drivers, drillers, leather workers, metallurgists, mechanics, dry cleaners, papermakers, barbers, beauticians, oncologists, garment workers and plumbers.

(3) Tobacco: Tobacco may also cause bladder cancer. Studies have shown that 25% to 65% of bladder cancer patients smoke. Compared with non-smokers, smokers have a four-fold increased risk of bladder cancer. Therefore, smokers should pay attention to quitting smoking in time, as quitting smoking can reduce the risk of bladder cancer.

How can bladder cancer be prevented?

1. You should adhere to scientific eating habits

Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Because fresh vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and trace elements, they can decompose the carcinogen in the body - nitrosamines. Try to eat less meat.

2. Those who have the habit of smoking should quit smoking as soon as possible.

Studies have shown that cigarettes contain nicotine, tar, tobacco-specific substituents and other toxic carcinogens. People who smoke a lot have higher concentrations of carcinogens in their urine.

3. Increase your water intake

Because the amount of water you drink directly affects the concentration of urine in the bladder, it has an important impact on the occurrence of bladder cancer. People who drink less water must have less urine in their bladders, and after carcinogens are excreted from the kidneys to the bladder, the concentration in the urine is correspondingly higher.

Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of bladder cancer, you should drink plenty of water to dilute the urine and excrete it in time. In this way, the bacteria and carcinogens in the urine will be relatively reduced, which can reduce the irritation and damage to the bladder mucosa and play a role in preventing bladder cancer.