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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.
These symptoms may
be caused by mesothelioma or by other, less serious conditions. It is important
to see a doctor about any of these symptoms.
Only a doctor can make a diagnosis.
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