Symptoms Of Mesothelioma - Early Detection of a Deadly Cancer
by Jennifer White
In most cases, people usually ignore the symptoms of Mesothelioma due to
their generic nature. This is because the early symptoms of mesothelioma can
also be the indication of other common diseases. Furthermore, researches have
concluded that a patient with prior exposure to asbestos may develop
mesothelioma much later in his/her life, i.e. after 20 to 40 years of
asbestos encounter. Thus, many patients disregard the possibility of
developing mesothelioma due to something that happened much earlier in their
lives.
Mesothelioma is a cancer in which the protective linings of the bodys
internal organs get affected by malignant cells. These linings include:
*Pleura: the outer lining surrounding the lungs and chest cavity;*Peritoneum:
the lining of the abdominal cavity; and*Pericardium: a sac holding the heart.
The symptoms of mesothelioma affecting these organs can vary due to the
special nature and functions of the organs. Some of these symptoms are
severe, and also some of the symptoms are rare. It is, therefore, recommended
to contact a physician if the symptoms prevail.
Additionally, if mesothelioma is detected at early stages, the chances for a
possible cure are high.
Following are the symptoms of mesothelioma, categorized by types:
Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms:*Shortness of breath*Coughing up blood*Pain in
chest*Pleural effusions (fluid accumulation in the lung lining)*Back
pain*Hoarseness*Weakness*Problem in swallowing*Loss of appetite*Weight
loss*Excessive coughing*Swelling*Paralysis*Fever
In severe cases, a pleural mesothelioma patient can develop pneumothorax or
lung cancer (lung failure). Nonetheless, some patients may show almost no
symptoms.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms:*Swelling or mass accumulation in the
abdomen*Weight Loss*Abdominal pain*Bowel obstruction*Blood
clots*Fever*Nausea*Vomiting*Hernia
Pericardium Mesothelioma Symptoms:*Chest pain*Shortness of
breath*Cough*Unusual heart beating*Irregular breathing patterns
These symptoms of mesothelioma can also be the indications of other minor
diseases. However, if diagnosed soon, these symptoms can help the doctors to
cure the cancer at a primitive stage. Remember that only a doctor can confirm
the presence of mesothelioma by examining medical reports, asbestos exposure
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