Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

A patient with peritoneal mesothelioma does not show any symptoms of cancer for 20-50 years after exposure to asbestos, because it can take years to manifest mesothelioma. In the case of peritoneal mesothelioma, the asbestos fibers travel in the peritoneal layers, where they cause irritation and inflammation and the cancer cells grow and divide uncontrollably. Cells cause a thickening of the peritoneum and the peritoneal fluid in the layers. Because cancer cells continue to divide the work, begin to form tumors. Most symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may be caused by thickening of the membrane, fluid-structure and the possible development of tumors, and share the pressure on internal organs.

Peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms include:

* Abdominal pain or swelling
* Changes in the stool (like diarrhea or constipation)
* the development of nodules under the skin on the belly
* Night sweats or fever
* Unexplained weight loss
* Nausea or vomiting
* Fatigue
* Anemia