Symptoms

What are some Mesothelioma Symptoms?

Mesothelioma Symptoms are commonly mistaken for other ailments due to their common nature. Therefore it is crucial when having these symptoms to investigate any exposure to asbestos. There are different symptoms for mesothelioma based on the location of the illness.

Symptoms for Pleural Mesothelioma which is the lung and chest area are:

• chest pain and pain in the lower back
• difficulty breathing
• coughing
• fever
• weight loss
• coughing up blood
• muscle weakness and sensory loss
• swelling of the face and arms
• hoarseness

Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma which is the abdominal and stomach cavity, liver, spleen or the bowel are:

• abdominal bloating due to fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity
• nausea & vomiting
• swelling of the feet
• impaired bowel function.
• fever