Mesothelioma Symptoms
Mesothelioma is known to act as a “dormant” disease for many years with signs and symptoms usually not appearing until 20-60 years after being exposed to asbestos.
Although it’s often difficult, recognizing mesothelioma symptoms is essential—the sooner you can recognize mesothelioma symptoms, the better. While mesothelioma symptoms may vary according to the severity of the disease, the individual needlessly suffering with the condition, and the type of mesothelioma diagnosed, there is a core group of mesothelioma symptoms to recognize and watch out for.
General Mesothelioma Symptoms (can occur in any type of mesothelioma):
- Breathing difficulties
- Breath shortness
- Difficulty swallowing
- Chest pain
- Abdominal pain
- Coughing
- Fever
- Insomnia
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms
- Persistent cough
- Shortness of breath
- Bloody sputum
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Swelling of the face and neck
- Raspy voice
- Trouble swallowing
Pericardial Mesothelioma Symptoms
- Shortness of breath
- Persistent coughing
- Severe chest pain
- Heart palpitations
- Overly extreme fatigue
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms
- Severe abdominal pain/discomfort
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Abdominal swelling
- Bowel obstruction
- Anemia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Due to the symptoms of Mesothelioma mimicking symptoms of other conditions, it may go undiagnosed for a long while when the need to start mesothelioma treatment immediately is vital.
Despite the bad news of your or your loved one’s mesothelioma diagnosis, there is still some good news for you. If your current or past place of employment required you to work around asbestos for a period of time, you might qualify for an asbestos or mesothelioma lawsuit claim.
Even if you regularly worked around asbestos decades ago, it’s important to contact a professional and qualified mesothelioma lawyer as soon as possible to find out what your rights and options are. You may be able to file a lawsuit and receive considerable financial compensation for you and your family for your suffering and medical bills; even if your late-stage mesothelioma is determined to be fatal, you can rest easy knowing that your family and your estate will be well taken care of.
Don’t ignore your mesothelioma symptoms: Talk to your doctor and a qualified mesothelioma lawyer today!
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More information about Mesothelioma:
What is mesothelioma?
What is asbestos?
Mesothelioma Treatments
Types of mesothelioma