Mesothelioma Symptoms

Symptoms of Malignant Mesothelioma

By the time the symptoms of Mesothelioma become apparent, the disease has often progressed too far for any treatment to be effective. Adding to the problem, the disease's vague symptoms are similar to those of many other conditions, making misdiagnosis common. Because Mesothelioma is relatively rare—just 2,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S.—most physicians are unfamiliar with the symptoms, which can include:

• Trouble breathing
• Heart palpitations/irregular heart beat
• Chest pain
• Lumps in the abdomen
• Fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss
• Abdominal pain or swelling
• A mass in the abdomen
• Problems with bowel function
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Both Mesothelioma victims and their physicians often fail to link past asbestos exposure to current symptoms. Often symptoms do not appear for 20 to 30 years after exposure to asbestos, and only a short period of exposure to asbestos can cause Mesothelioma. There is no safe level of exposure. People can develop Mesothelioma just from handling the clothing of someone who was exposed to asbestos fibers.

If you know you have been exposed to asbestos, it is important to notify your doctor, even if you have not experienced any symptoms. Your physician can perform tests to ensure that if the disease does develop, it can be caught at the earliest possible stage.

If you have experienced some of the symptoms of Mesothelioma, see your physician as soon as possible or contact a doctor who specializes in Mesothelioma.

For effective legal advice, please contact an attorney at the Deaton Law Firm to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation. We can advise you of your legal rights and options. From our office in Providence, our Mesothelioma lawyers throughout the nation including Rhode Island, Florida, Philadelphia.