Most cases of kidney cancer do not cause any symptoms in the early stages.
The most common symptoms of mid- to advanced-stage kidney cancer are:
- blood in your urine – the amount of blood is usually high enough to change the colour of your urine to a reddish or dark brown colour
- a constant pain below your ribs
- a lump in your abdomen (stomach)
However, in around half of all cases the cancer causes no symptoms and is only detected during a routine ultrasound scan.
Less common symptoms of kidney cancer include:
- unexplained weight loss
- a high temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above
- night sweats
- a general sense of feeling unwell
- swelling of the veins in the testicles (in men)
- fatigue or anaemia
- loss of appetite
- high blood pressure
When to seek medical advice
See your GP if you notice blood in your urine. Although it is highly unlikely to be the result of kidney cancer, it could be a symptom of a less serious condition that still requires treatment, such as a kidney stone or bladder stone.
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Overview - Symptoms of kidney cancer
