Symptoms
Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos:
Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid
Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss and abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia, and fever.
If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include:
pain, trouble swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.
It should be noted that these symptoms may be caused by mesothelioma or by other, less serious conditions. Therefore, t is important to see a doctor about any of these symptoms. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis.