Mesothelioma Symptoms

Mistaken Mesothelioma Symptoms
Mesothelioma symptoms are often mistaken for
milder health issues. The symptoms occur according
to whether the malignant cells are found in the peritoneum
(around the abdomen), pleural (around the lungs),
or the pericardial (around the heart).

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

-Abdominal pain
-Nausea and vomiting
-Loss of appetite
-Breathing difficulty
-Distended abdomen
-Ascites (this simply means, fluid in the abdomen)
-Night sweats or Fever
-Swollen feet
-Unexplained weight loss
-Increased abdominal girth
-Problems with otherwise normal digestion process
-Fatigue
-Anemia
The liver produces chemicals needed to control
bleeding.
If liver is affected, as in, if the mesothelioma cancer
cells have advanced to the liver area, anemia and blood clotting
problems start. This further makes it harder for the lungs
and heart to get oxygen and send to the parts of  the body.
Advanced Stage
When in an advanced stage, the following symptoms occur
in peritoneal mesothelioma

-Bowel obstruction
-Blood clotting
-Increased platelet count
-Low albumin levels
-Trouble swallowing
-Swelling of the neck and face

For months before confirmed diagnosis some victims
experience non-specific symptoms.
Some in this class actually go to seek treatment for
pelvic mass, gallbladder or hernia.

Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms

Pleural mesothelioma is the most common
of the three. The symptoms include:

 -Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
-Persistent pain which could be mild or sharp
and felt around the chest, arm, lower back,
abdomen, or shoulder.
-Fluid buildup in the pleura causes undue pressure
on the lungs and chest resulting in pains.
While lying down, breathing is more difficult
because of this fluid, making it difficult for patients
to sleep.
-Painful breathing

-Dry cough
-Coughing up blood
-Fever
-Trouble swallowing
-Night sweats
-Fatigue
-Weight loss
-Swelling of the face and arms
-Muscle weakness
-Sensory loss
-Appearance of lumps under the skin on the chest area


Pericardial Mesothelium Symptoms

Pericardial mesothelioma symptoms are similar
to those of the pleural mesothelioma.
Fluid accumulates around the heart exerting
pressure on the heart and sorounding organs,
especially the lungs.

-Chest pain
-Shortness of breath
-Extreme fatigue too soon after a slight activity 
-Low blood pressure
-Heart palpitations or irregular heart beat
-Fluid retention (in the legs)
-Fainting
These pericardial mesothelioma symptoms
often do not appear until the disease
has really advanced.