Signs And Symptoms of Different Types of Mesothelioma

Signs and symptoms depends on the types of a mesothelioma. Here are the list of different signs and symptoms of different types of a mesothelioma:

For malignant mesothelioma - malignant mesothelioma spreads rapidly and can affect other organs; the following signs and symptoms must be observed.
* chest pains
* cough
* shortness of breath
* severe weight loss

For pleural mesothelioma - initial symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are often vague; in many cases, however, individuals with pleural mesothelioma never experience early symptoms at all.
* shortness of breath
* chest pains
* Painful breathing
* Chest pain under the rib cage
* Unusual lumps of tissue under the skin on your chest
* Unexplained weight loss
* Dry (nonproductive) cough

For peritoneal mesothelioma - after initial asbestos exposure has occurred, it is common for two or three decades to elapse before symptoms begin to appear.
* Weight loss
* Fever or night sweats
* Obstruction of the small or large intestine
* Anemia
* Abdominal pains
* Abdominal weakness
* Loss of appetite
* Nausea
* Abdominal swelling

For pericardial mesothelioma - the following symptoms often indicate a cardiac condition, but further tests are required to confirm a diagnosis of pericardial mesothelioma.
* Chest pain
* Irregular heartbeat
* Heart palpitations
* Shortness of breath

Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma that has spread to other parts of the body include:
* Pain in the area where cancer has spread
* Difficulty swallowing
* Swelling in the neck and face