Pleural Effusions

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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 an indication of other common diseases. Furthermore, studies have concluded that patients with previous exposure to asbestos may develop mesothelioma much later in his / her life, and after 20-40 years of asbestos meeting. Therefore, many patients ignore the possibility of developing mesothelioma because of something that happened much earlier in their lives.

Mesothelioma is a cancer in which the protective lining of internal body organs get affected by malignant cells. These coatings are as follows:

oPleura: outer lining around the lungs and chest,

oPeritoneum: the lining of the abdominal cavity, and

oPericardium:. Sac holding the heart

the impact of these organs can vary given the particular nature and function of organs. Some of these symptoms are severe, but some symptoms are rare. It is therefore recommended that you contact a doctor if the symptoms prevail.

Additionally, if mesothelioma is detected at an early stage, the chance for possible cure are high.

Following are the symptoms of mesothelioma, categorized by type:

Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma:

oShortness breath

oCoughing to the blood

oPain chest

oPleural effusions (fluid accumulation in the lung lining)

oBack pain

oHoarseness

oWeakness

oProblem swallowing

oLoss appetite

oWeight loss

oExcessive cough

oSwelling

oParalysis

oFever

In severe cases, the patient can develop pneumothorax or lung cancer (lung failure). However, some patients May show almost no symptoms.

Peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms,:

oSwelling or mass accumulation in the abdomen

oWeight loss

oAbdominal pain

oBowel obstruction

oBlood clots

oFever

oNausea [​​[/ P>

oVomiting

oHernia

Pericardium Mesothelioma Symptoms:

oChest pain

oShortness breath

oCough

oUnusual heart beating

oIrregular breathing

These are the symptoms of mesothelioma can also be indications of other minor illnesses. However, if diagnosed soon, these symptoms can help doctors to cure cancer in a primitive stage. Keep in mind that only a doctor can confirm the presence of mesothelioma medical examination report, asbestos exposure history, MRI and / or CT. In some cases, a needle biopsy can be performed.