What Are The Symptoms Of Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma symptoms may appear after a period of up to 50 years after initial asbestos exposure has taken place. Common symptoms of Mesothelioma that attacks the pleural include persistent coughing, shortness of breath and intense chest pains due to fluid accumulation in the pleural region.

Severe cases of pleural Mesothelioma (which tends to be found in only one side of the lung) may result in multiple tumors, lung collapse and/or the development of a pneumothorax (gas collection in the pleural space) and the spread of the disease to other parts of the body..

Peritoneal Mesothelioma may present itself with symptoms such as weight loss, swelling of the abodomen, cachexia , fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites), fever, anaemia, bowel obstruction and abnormal blood clotting. Severe cases of this form of Mesothelioma may also result in Jaundice, Pulmonary embolism and lowered blood sugar.

In the United Kingdom, Mesothelioma UK (Freephone from UK:0800 169 2409 ) provide a range of useful support materials including free information booklets on Mesothelioma support services. Other developed parts of the world are likely to have similar patient based organisations and a simple Google Search using the phrase "mesothelioma support" ,for example, plus your geographical area will reveal a list of possible sources.