While anyone can get bladder cancer, there are a variety of different risk factors that can contribute to a person’s likelihood of developing it. Understanding what they are may help to lower your risk or identify and treat the condition sooner. Here are 11 common risk factors for bladder cancer to be mindful of.
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As there is currently no known cure for the disease, it’s important to be mindful of the risk factors in order to do what you can to prevent it from developing.
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This is a condition (also called hypoalgesia) that is characterized by lowered pain sensitivity in patients, which is usually a result of a secondary health condition (such as high blood pressure). It sounds good on the surface – who wants to feel pain? – but it can actually be a problem, as people may mistakenly […]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that can have varying neurological symptoms from one patient to the next. While advancements are being made to manage the disease, the exact cause still isn’t known. However, here are six risk factors for developing MS…
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Cystic Fibrosis, or CF as it’s commonly referred to, is a genetic disorder that affects the respiratory and digestive systems and is often fatal. While it’s a fairly well-known disease, there are only about 70,000 people living with CF in the entire world. Those with CF often are mistaken for having a cold (from mucus […]
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