Mesothelioma Symptoms | Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Symptoms

A patient with mesothelioma typically demonstrates symptoms between 20 and 50 years after initial exposure to asbestos. The cancer can take decades to develop and symptoms do not arise until after the cancer is present.

Early Symptoms of Mesothelioma.

Early symptoms of mesothelioma are generally absent in patients, leading to the disease’s late diagnosis. However, it remains vital for those who underwent exposure to seek regular imaging and diagnostic tests to help detect any latent signs of mesothelioma development. Individuals who underwent prolonged asbestos contact should be even more attentive to this risk, as length and intensity of exposure is strongly correlated with the development of mesothelioma.

Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms

Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the cancer, comprising approximately two-thirds of all mesothelioma cases. Known symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include:

• Constant chest pain,
• Chronic cough that worsens over time,
• Coughing up blood (hemoptysis),
• Dyspnea (difficulty breathing),
• Fatigue,
• Lung infection (pneumonia, bronchitis),
• Shortness of breath,
• Swollen lymph nodes,
• Loss of appetite and weight loss
• Wheezing.

• A mass in the abdomen

Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma occur as a result of thickening of the pleural membrane. This is caused by the rapid production of cancerous cells, which can lead to the buildup of fluid between membrane layers. Tissue thickening and fluid buildup place added pressure on the lungs, leading to reduced respiratory function.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

Peritoneal mesothelioma: Symptoms of this type may include:

• Night sweats or fever
• Unexplained weight loss
• Swelling or pain in the abdomen
• Anemia
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea or constipation (in general, any change in bowel habits or regularity)
• Nausea or vomiting
• The appearance of lumps under the skin on the abdomen

Pericardial Mesothelioma Symptoms

Pericardial mesothelioma accounts for less than 5 percent of all mesothelioma cases. Symptoms are caused by thickening of the pericardial membrane and fluid buildup. Symptoms of this form of mesothelioma are known to include:

• Heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat
• Pain in the chest
• Inexplicable difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
• Sweating or fever
• Fatigue

Pericardial mesothelioma is so rare that the recognized body of symptoms is not as well-developed as with more common types of mesothelioma. It is a particularly difficult type of mesothelioma to diagnose and this correlates to a poor prognosis among pericardial mesothelioma patients.

Testicular Mesothelioma Symptoms

Testicular mesothelioma Since 1950, less than 100 cases of this form of mesothelioma have been recorded, making it extremely rare, With so few cases recorded, very little is known about the symptoms of this disease. The only known symptom of testicular mesothelioma is the appearance of testicular lumps and the lumps may or may not be painful