Mesothelioma Symptom

What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
Learn about mesothelioma symptom. Mesothelioma symptoms may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleura are often pleural mesothelioma symptom.
Peritoneal mesothelioma symptom include weight loss and abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Other peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms may include bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia, and fever. If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, mesothelioma symptoms may include pain, trouble swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.

These symptoms may be caused by mesothelioma or by other, less serious conditions. It is important to see a doctor about any of these symptoms. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis.