Symptoms of Mesothelioma - Early Detection of a Deadly Cancer

<h1>Symptoms of Mesothelioma - Early Detection of a Deadly Cancer</h1>Author: <a title="Jennifer White" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/jennifer-white/24190.htm">Jennifer White</a> 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 body’s 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.

<a href="http://www.mesoblog.org/mesothelioma/peritoneal-mesothelioma.php">Peritoneal Mesothelioma</a> Symptoms:

•Swelling or mass accumulation in the abdomen

•Weight Loss

•Abdominal pain

•Bowel obstruction

•Blood clots

•Fever

•Nausea

•Vomiting

•Hernia

<a href="http://www.mesoblog.org/mesothelioma/pericardial-mesothelioma.php">Pericardium Mesothelioma</a> 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 <a href="http://www.mesoblog.org/">mesothelioma</a> by examining medical reports, asbestos exposure history, MRI and/or CT scan. In some cases, a needle biopsy can also be conducted.About the Author: For more information on mesothelioma and its related topics, go to: <a href="http://www.mesoblog.org." target="_blank">www.mesoblog.org.</a> Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/symptoms-of-mesothelioma-early-detection-of-a-deadly-cancer-156651.html" title="Symptoms of Mesothelioma - Early Detection of a Deadly Cancer">Symptoms of Mesothelioma - Early Detection of a Deadly Cancer</a>

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 body’s 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 history, MRI and/or CT scan. In some cases, a needle biopsy can also be conducted.

For more information on mesothelioma and its related topics, go to: www.mesoblog.org.

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