Mesothelioma symptoms

Pleural Mesothelioma

Pleural mesothelioma symptoms may be similar to other conditions affecting the lungs or chest. Pleural effusion, a complication of the disease, is the buildup of fluid in the chest. It may cause difficulty breathing. Other signs include:

• Shortness of breath
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Chest pain
• A dry (sometimes painful) cough
• Pain or difficulty breathing (pleurisy)
• Difficulty swallowing
• Weakness and/or fatigue
• Back pain
• Unexplained weight loss

Peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms

Tumors that develop in the membrane lining the abdominal cavity may cause pain in that area of the body (the belly). Other signs include:

• Abdominal pain
• Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (swelling)
• Diarrhea, constipation or other changes in bowel habits
• Unexplained weight loss

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