{"id":12498,"date":"2016-02-17T15:09:17","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T15:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/?p=12498"},"modified":"2016-02-17T15:28:02","modified_gmt":"2016-02-17T15:28:02","slug":"12498","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2016\/02\/17\/12498\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood in your Urine?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr Jyoti Sood warns South Asians \u201cIf you notice blood in your urine, even if it\u2019s just the once, you must tell your doctor straightaway\u201d<\/strong>
\nDr Jyoti Sood, who features in the latest Public Health England (PHE) Be Clear on Cancer campaign, knows all too well about the importance of seeing your doctor straightaway when you notice symptoms like blood in your urine. She sadly lost her grandfather to kidney cancer when he was in his 70s. As she recounts the chain of events she says, \u201cHe had experienced blood in his urine for a good few months but didn\u2019t realise what it was. By chance I saw the blood in the toilet after he had been. When I asked him about it he said he had discussed it with friends and they thought itwas probably caused by the beetroot he was eating.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cI encouraged him to make an appointment to see his GP to check what was causing his symptom. He was reluctant to see his GP but after he had a urine test the results showed it was in fact blood in his urine and not beetroot as he thought. Unfortunately because he had delayed seeking help his kidney cancer was detected at a late stage, it was aggressive and soon after he was diagnosed he passed away. If he had been diagnosed and treated earlier, I believe he would have survived because cancer is more treatable if found early.\u201d<\/p>\n

 
\nThis experience has made Dr Jyoti Sood very passionate about raising awareness of the symptoms of bladder and kidney cancers as well as tackling cultural beliefs that can delay people in going to see their doctor; she says \u201cThe key symptom for both bladder and kidney cancers is blood in urine, but people sometimes experience other symptoms. Other bladder cancer symptoms include pain while urinating or a urinary tract infection that is difficult to treat or comes back quickly after treatment. A pain in the side, below the ribs that doesn\u2019t go away or weight loss can be symptoms of kidney cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n

 
\n\u201cI feel very strongly that people should go to their GP as soon as they notice these symptoms and let their GP advise on the most appropriate treatment. People should avoid self-diagnosing and letting friends and family guide them with alternative remedies.\u201d
\n\u201cThere are many myths about cancer within South Asian communities, for example, some believe that changing your eating habits or having a detox can cure cancer without any medical intervention. These cultural beliefs, along with patients feeling embarrassed or ashamed, can lead to people hiding their symptoms and seeking medical help late, resulting in poorer outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

 
\nShe goes on to talk about other issues, \u201cFor some not being able to communicate in English can delay people in seeing their doctor. However, many people don\u2019t realise that they can request an interpreter in their chosen language, so language shouldn\u2019t be a barrier.\u201d
\nDr Jyoti Sood talks about why she agreed to be the face of the \u2018Blood in Urine\u2019 campaign, she says \u201cAs a GP, I feel very responsible; I want to encourage people to pay attention to this campaign and to talk to their GP about their symptoms. If one life is saved as a result, then I feel I\u2019ve made a difference!\u201d<\/p>\n

 
\nShe concludes by saying, \u201cRemember to always look before you flush the toilet and if you notice blood in your urine, even if it\u2019s \u2018just the once\u2019 don\u2019t ignore it or try to treat it yourself \u2013 please tell your doctor and they will advise you appropriately. We want to see patients with these symptoms, it might not be anything serious, but these cancers are more treatable if they are found early.\u201d<\/p>\n

 
\nFor further information about the signs and symptoms of bladder and kidney cancers, please visit nhs.uk\/bloodinpee.<\/p>\n

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