Symptoms
of
mesothelioma may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure
to asbestos. Shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation
of fluid in the pleura are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma.
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.
Source:
Mesothelioma
