Mesothelioma symptoms are quite confusing, even for doctors....
If you experience any of the following symptoms then you may have mesothelioma.
coughing
shortness of breath
chest pains
Now, it depends which form of the cancer you may have, If you have pleural mesothelioma then you may experience the aforementioned symptoms. Patients with peritoneal mesothelioma may experience weight loss, abdominal swelling and pain due to ascities (a build-up of fluid within the abdominal cavity). In addition to these symptoms, you may also add anemia, fever, blood clotting abnormalities, and irregular bowel movements.
In the advanced stages of the disease, the following symptoms can be observed;
blood clots in the veins
blood clots in the lung arteries
disseminated intravascular coagulation (which leads to severe bleeding in the organs)
low blood sugar level
jaundice
pleural effusion
severe ascites
The development of tumors is also possible in patients with the most severe cases of mesothelioma. (This is a common symptom of mesothelioma when the cancer affects the pleura).
Mesothelioma cancer usually does not spread to the brain, adrenal glands, or to the brain.
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Currently, there are about 3000 malignant pleural mesothelioma cases reported each year in the US. It is estimated that they will peak by about 2020. If you think you may contract the disease it's better to get prepared now. Mesothelioma lawsuits can get you millions of dollars !
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