Common Symptoms of Mesothelioma?

Are you concerned because you or someone you know may have Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma commonly goes overlooked or unrecognized because its symptoms are so similar to many more common less serious illnesses.

A person who has Mesothelioma normally doesn't even start to show symptoms for at least 10 years after being exposed, and can show no symptoms for up to 50 years. Unfortunately there are no early warning signs of the disease, and usually when someone is diagnosed with Mesothelioma they are in a highly progressed stage.

Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the membranes in your body. It affects the membranes that surround the three main cavities in your body, your thoracic cavity, your pericardium, and also your abdominal cavity. Out of the four different types of Mesothelioma cancers, the most popular is Pleural Mesothelioma, which would be surrounding the thoracic cavity. Even though they are delayed and may not show for some time, there are symptoms for Mesothelioma.

A dry and raspy continuous cough is a common symptom of Mesothelioma, along with minor to severe pain in the chest or rib area and having difficulty breathing on a regular basis or shortness of breath. Some people cough up blood, are often dizzy, faint, have nausea, and have a difficult time swallowing. More noticeable symptoms are rapid or constant weight lots, lumps or bumps on the skin in the stomach area, and irregular or high heart rate.

A person suffering for Mesothelioma will feel tired, restless, and fatigued. Unfortunately most of these symptoms resemble the symptoms of a common cold, sore throat, repertory infection, or flu. The major majority of Mesothelioma cases that are diagnosed are caused from the inhalation of asbestos. If your doctor is unaware of your previous exposure to asbestos than it may difficult for them to diagnose it.

If you or someone you know has been around and exposed to Mesothelioma then you should check with your doctor, and get normal chest x rays to hope for early detection. Early detection would be your best bet for survival and treatment. Many Americans are living with undetected or undiagnosed Mesothelioma.