Mesothelioma of Symptoms

Mesothelioma is an extremely nasty and permanent cancer that infects the membrane surrounding the internal organs of the majority. It is also a very subtle form of cancer providing only a few noticeable symptoms until it becomes advanced. The most common type of mesothelioma is called pleural mesothelioma. Causing shortness of breath and / or chronic coughing that can easily be mistaken for allergies or a common cold. In many cases mesothelioma is discovered by accident when patients are looking into these symptoms. Other symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include:

-Chest Pain

-Chronic cough that worsens over time

-Difficulty breathing

-Coughing up blood

-Fatigue

-Wheezing

Lung infection-

Inflammation of the lymph nodes

Loss of appetite and weight loss

75% of all mesothelioma cases are pleural mesothelioma. Another type is called peritoneal mesothelioma. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the stomach and intestines and can be as dangerous and deadly. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include:

-Pain or swelling in the abdomen

Weight-Loss

-Bowel obstruction? blockage in the small intestine / large

-Anemia? reducing the number of red blood cells

-Fever

High-risk groups, such as asbestos and construction workers must undergo frequent checkups to monitor any conditions leading to mesothelioma. Because this cancer is so deadly, early diagnosis and treatment can help prolong life, but the mortality rate is usually 100% in five years.

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