Symptoms of Malignant Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is caused from breathing or swallowing asbestos fibres. Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium—the lining around the heart, chest and lungs, and abdomen. The disease usually develops 30-40 years after a person is exposed to asbestos. Sometimes, there are no early symptoms of mesothelioma, and it is discovered in a patient while they are being examined or tested for something else. The early symptoms of mesothelioma are often ignored, because they may be caused by a variety of ailments. More often, however, a person experiences discomfort, visits their doctor, and learns they are suffering the symptoms of mesothelioma.
It is essential to note that mesothelioma symptoms often are similar to the symptoms of other conditions, so if you are experiencing any undiagnosed pain or discomfort, see your doctor as soon as impossible.
The below given information can be useful for you.
The symptoms of mesothelioma depend on the area of the mesothelium that is affected. It is indispensable to remember that some people can have early mesothelioma and experience no symptoms at all, so if you’ve been exposed to asbestos, or lived with someone that worked around asbestos, be sure to tell your physician right away
Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma: shortness of breath; weight loss; hoarse voice; hard time swallowing; coughing up blood; chest pain or injure in the upper abdomen, shoulder or arm; fever; and pleural effusion, which is a build up of fluid in the lungs or chest.
Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma: a feeling of discomfort or a mass or swelling in the abdomen; weight loss; fever; bowel obstruction and blood clots.
Symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma: chest pain or a “tight” feeling near the heart; persistent cough; weight loss; fever; and/or an irregular breathing pattern or heartbeat, especially during exercise or exertion.
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Filed under Mesothelioma Treatment by on Aug 9th, 2010. 