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Pain or burning during urination
Blood in the urine
Pain in the side or lower abdomen
Frequent urination
Slowing of urinary stream
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When to See the Doctor
See your doctor for the following symptoms, which may be due to several conditions, including bladder cancer:
- Pain or burning on urination
- Blood in the urine
- Pain in the side, lower back or lower abdomen
- Frequent urination or feeling the need to urinate without being able to
- Slowing of urinary stream
If you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer, call your doctor if you have new symptoms, or your symptoms get worse. Also, call if you:
- Are unable to take or keep your medicine down
- Have chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Have worsening urinary symptoms, such as frequent urination or unable to urinate
- Have increased pain
More on Bladder Cancer How Is Bladder Cancer Diagnosed?
In the Encyclopedia:
Bladder cancer
Transurethral bladder resection
Cystectomy
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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