Mesothelioma sypmtoms can be 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 of mesothelioma 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 adrenal glands, or to the
brain.
If you think you may have mesothelioma
cancer contact a seasoned mesothelioma attorney.
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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