Kidney cancer which is also known as renal cell cancer or hypernephroma is mostly prone to effect the walls of kidney. Cancer is the abnormal growth of cells within the body with the potential to spread and invade to other parts of body. Here the cells are malignant. It is usually affected on older people who are in there late 60’s and 70’s. Kidney Cancer Treatment in India has developed a lot, early detection proper treatment can cure it easily.
Causes
The main cause of hypernephroma (kidney cancer) is unknown. Scientists say that it may be due to variations in genes.
Some causes may be the following
- Smoking
- Overweight
- Over intake of painkillers
Symptoms
Early detection of kidney cancer helps us to save the valuable lives of human being. So it is important to understand and analyse the symptoms of Hypernephroma. Symptoms are listed below.
- Anemia (low count of red blood cells)
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Hematuria (Blood in your pee)
- Lack of appetite
- Rise in body temperature
- Increased levels of calcium in blood
- Visibility of lumps on lower back
- Persistent Cough
- Stomach pain,lower back pain
- Stomach related ailments (constipation,bowel changes,diarrhea,blood in stool ,gas trouble)
Diagnosis
The diagnosis method varies from person to person based on his/her age,symptoms,medical conditions etc. This tests include cheap blood or urine test to costly scans. Kidney cancer can be diagnosed by undergoing the following tests.
The diagnosis method varies from person to person based on his/her age,symptoms,medical conditions etc. This tests include cheap blood or urine test to costly scans. Kidney cancer can be diagnosed by undergoing the following tests.
1.Laboratory Tests
Samples of blood and urine can be cultured in the lab and any variation in number of cells or presence of cancer is diagnosed. It is not that much effective and accurate as compared to other sophisticated scans.
2.Imaging Tests
Imaging is the latest technology which is used to get highly accurate and clear images of the affected cells. CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasound scans are the major imaging tests performed to diagnose the tumors and cancerous cells present in kidney.
3.Biopsy
In addition to the above two tests it is possible to confirm the diagnosis of cancer using biopsy. It is done by dissecting a small portion of the affected cell and testing in the lab with the help of pathologist .
If you have any symptoms related to kidney cancer don’t wait just visit Guru Multispeciality Hospital situated at Madurai and avail an international treatment experience .
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