Mesothelioma Symptoms

The symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until many years after the exposure to asbestos.  In fact in some cases the symptoms may not appear until more than 50 years later, which is why some people fail to notice individual symptoms as signs of the condition.  Though the symptoms may not appear until many years after the exposure, once it is diagnosed you need to speak with an attorney immediately.

Pleural mesothelioma has the following symptoms:

·        Shortness of breath, wheezing

·        Coughing

·        Chest pain

·        Fluid in the pleural space

Peritoneal mesothelioma has the following symptoms:

·        Weight loss, muscle atrophy, fatigue

·        Abdominal swelling

·        Fluid in the abdominal cavity causing pain

·        Bowel obstruction

·        Anemia

·        Fever

·        Blood clotting abnormalities

Tumors can also form in people suffering from mesothelioma.  They can suffer from collapsed lungs and the disease can metastasize throughout their body. It is important for anyone who has been exposed to asbestos (or believe they may have been) to watch for these symptoms and speak to their medical professionals.  Some of these symptoms are similar to common illnesses including cold and flu, however it is important that you seek medical attention to be assured that the symptoms are not the result of mesothelioma.

If at any point you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important that you speak to a lawyer.  Once you are diagnosed the statute of limitations begins to run, so the earlier you speak to an attorney the better prepared you will be to commence appropriate legal action.