Symptoms of Mesothelioma
The symptoms of this disease
do not appear for a very long time. This may range
from 30-50 years. The most common symptoms of
pleural mesothelioma are shortness of breath and
pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid
in the pleura. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma
include weight loss and abdominal pain and swelling
due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Other
symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include
bowel obstruction; blood clotting abnormalities,
anemia, and fever. If the cancer has spread beyond
the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms
may include pain, trouble swallowing, or swelling
of the neck or face.
The symptoms for patients who
suffer from peritoneal mesothelioma (a rarer form
of the disease) are slightly different. This type
of the disease starts in the abdomen and can spread
form there. Patients of peritoneal mesothelioma
can display abdominal pain and swelling, nausea,
loss of appetite and vomiting. They can also suffer
breathing problems, and chest pain in addition
to these symptoms. These symptoms result from
tumours that lean against the abdominal wall.
Bowel obstruction, anaemia, fever and problems
with blood clotting may also affect peritoneal
mesothelioma patients. |