Hair dye also causes bladder cancer?
Recently, a urologist shared a case that a 60-year-old lady has been keen on dyeing her hair for decades, and was finally diagnosed with bladder cancer. The doctor said that the woman did something wrong when she dyed her hair, which led to bladder cancer. If she only seeks medical treatment if she develops a symptom, it may be too late.
A woman often dyes her hair and suffers from bladder cancer. She seeks medical advice and reveals that she has done something wrong, caused trouble, beware of symptoms, and avoided cutting her bladder.
Woman who dyed her hair for 40 years caused bladder cancer
Urologist Gui Jiahao in Taiwan program“Health 2.0”Said that the 60-year-old woman worked in a factory and when she was diagnosed with bladder cancer, the doctor thought she was caused by long-term exposure to chemicals, but the woman said that she was just an ordinary worker and had not been exposed to chemical-related products. However, because the woman loves beauty, she started dyeing her hair around the age of 20 and has never stopped for 40 years. It is estimated that it caused bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer is difficult to detect and has a high risk of 1 symptom
Dr. Gui Jiahao pointed out that water-soluble hair dyes are the key to bladder cancer, because water-soluble pigments will be absorbed into the blood by the human body, and then enter the urine following being metabolized by the kidneys. When the urine containing chemical substances remains in the bladder for a long time, will cause cancer. He also said that the difference between bladder cancer and other cancers is that other cancers can be detected in the blood, but bladder cancer is more difficult to detect. Patients usually have symptoms of hematuria before undergoing further examinations. It’s too late.
Bladder Cancer Symptoms
Some symptoms are similar to cystitis, bladder stones or kidney stones.
The most common symptom is blood in the urine, which may be painless or intermittent at first.
In severe cases, blood clots may form, causing bladder pain and difficulty urinating.
If the tumor erodes the location of the bladder neck, the patient may urinate frequently, have difficulty urinating, and feel blocked.
1 thing you can do wrong when you dye your hair increases your risk of bladder cancer
Family physician Wang Jianyu also reminded that when dyeing hair, you should avoid letting the pigment come into contact with the scalp to reduce the absorption of chemical substances. He also pointed out that in addition to pigments, food pigments and environmental hormones can cause bladder cancer. Therefore, in daily life, people should eat more prototype foods to reduce the absorption of pigments, drink plenty of water and urinate more to reduce the risk of bladder cancer.
5 major steps of hair dyeing to avoid scalp blisters and skin ulcers
According to the information from the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration, there are 5 major steps that should be followed when dyeing hair to avoid erythema, blisters, and skin ulcers on the scalp caused by improper use of hair dyes, and to ensure safe use:
1. Buy hair coloring products with government-approved brands and complete ingredient labels
2. Confirm that the skin and scalp around the hair are healthy, and do not dye your hair when there is a wound
3. See clearly how to use hair dye products and precautions to ensure safe use
4. Use hair dyeing products correctly and safely, and do not dye hair by shampooing
5. Pay attention to the skin condition following hair dyeing, each hair dyeing must be separated by more than three months
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Bladder cancer symptoms and high-risk groups
According to the data from the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong, bladder cancer is a common cancer in Hong Kong, with an average of regarding 400 new cases every year. Male patients are significantly more than female patients, with a ratio of regarding 3 to 1. It is common in people aged 55 to 70. If bladder cancer is detected at an early stage, the cure rate is very high, but it is particularly prone to recurrence. Therefore, people who have had bladder cancer should have regular follow-up examinations.
The Hospital Authority stated that some symptoms of bladder cancer are similar to cystitis, bladder stones or kidney stones. The most common symptom is blood in the urine, and it may be painless. It may appear intermittently at the beginning. In severe cases, blood clots may form, causing bladder pain and difficulty urinating. If the tumor erodes the location of the bladder neck, the patient may urinate frequently, have difficulty urinating, and feel blocked.
5 types of people are prone to bladder cancer
The Hospital Authority also pointed out that the following five categories of people have a higher risk of developing bladder cancer:
smokers
Smokers are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop bladder cancer than non-smokers.
People who are regularly exposed to chemicals
Frequent exposure to chemical raw materials, such as chemicals from dyeing factories, rubber, leather, paint, printing, petroleum and other organic chemical industries, is more likely to cause bladder cancer. Frequent use of hair dye may also increase the risk of the disease.
People who often suffer from cystitis
People with frequent bladder infections or cystitis also have an increased risk of bladder cancer.
Immediate family members have had bladder cancer
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Ways to Prevent Bladder Cancer
The Hospital Authority recommends that everyone pay attention to the following points to help prevent bladder cancer.
6 ways to prevent bladder cancer
Reduce smoking, reject second-hand smoke
Eat less pickled or preservative-containing foods
drink plenty of water every day
Eat more fruits and green leafy vegetables
Less exposure to dyes and organic solvents
Those who are engaged in textile, hair dyeing, leather, chemical, agricultural, and printing industries should take protective measures (such as wearing gloves, masks, rain boots, etc.) when working, and conduct regular health checks
Bladder Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Methods
If you suspect you have bladder cancer, your doctor will recommend a urine test, rectum for men and rectum and vagina for women, the HA said. A urine sample will be sent to a laboratory to look under a microscope for cancer cells. If necessary, the urologist will conduct further tests for you, including:
Bladder Cancer Test Methods
According to the information of the Hospital Authority, there are 5 methods for the examination and diagnosis of bladder cancer:
Bladder cancer detection method 1. Cystoscopy and biopsy
Local or general anesthesia may be required, and the doctor inserts an endoscope, which is a long, thin tube, through the urethra and into the patient’s bladder. The end of the tube that enters the body is attached with a small light and a lens, which can observe the inner wall of the bladder and urethra in detail.
At the same time, the doctor may scrape off one or several tumor samples for pathological analysis.
Bladder cancer detection method 2. Intravenous urography
Abnormalities of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary system can be detected by injecting an X-ray contrast agent into a vein in the arm, passing through the blood and being excreted by the kidneys.
The doctor will observe the passage of the contrast agent through the kidneys, urethra and bladder on the X-ray film and the screen to find out whether there is any abnormality. The contrast agent causes brief burning sensations, flushed cheeks, and warmth in patients, but rarely causes death.
If the doctor confirms that the patient has bladder cancer, the patient needs to undergo blood tests, chest X-rays and other tests to determine the size and development stage of the cancer, so as to further determine the treatment plan.
Bladder cancer detection method 3. Computer scan
Using X-rays from different angles to depict detailed images of the abdominal cavity and pelvis can more accurately present the location and size of the tumor.
The patient needs to drink a special contrast agent, and the whole process takes more than ten minutes.
Bladder cancer detection method 4. Radioisotope bone scan
It is used to check whether cancer cells have spread to the bone.
During the test, medical staff will inject a small amount of radioactive isotope into a vein in the arm, and then scan the patient with a device to measure the degree of radioactivity in the body.
The areas of bone affected by cancer cells show a lot of radiation, allowing doctors to tell if the cancer has spread.
The dose of radioactive isotopes injected into the body is very small and will not expose the patient to radiation.
Bladder cancer detection method 5. Ultrasound scan of the liver, abdomen and pelvis
Using sound waves to synthesize images of the abdomen and pelvic organs. The patient will drink plenty of fluids to keep the bladder full before the test.
The test takes regarding a few minutes and the patient must stop eating and drinking 4 hours before the test.
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