Mesothelioma Symptoms
In its early stages, mesothelioma does not have many symptoms. When symptoms do develop, they are often caused by the cancer growing and pressing on a nerve or other body organ.
The symptoms of the 2 main types of mesothelioma are different.
The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are
Pain in the lower back or the side of the chest
A persistent cough
Shortness of breath
A hoarse or husky voice
Losing more than 10% of your weight when not dieting
Sweating and fevers
Difficulty swallowing
The symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are
Pain in the abdomen (tummy)
Swelling in the abdomen
Feeling or being sick
Poor appetite
Losing more than 10% of your weight when not dieting
Diarrhoea or constipation
These symptoms are all more likely to be caused by some other illness, rather than by mesothelioma. But if you have these symptoms, see your doctor. This is particularly important if you have been exposed to asbestos in the past.
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