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Health is wealth - this saying is so true. But many times, we find that we tend to take our health for granted and pay a heavy price in the long run. Knowing how many grave problems asbestos can cause itself is enough to ensure that we take possible preventative measures.
Mesothelioma is a cancerous condition wherein the serous membrane is affected. Mesothelium engulfs the main body organs. It is caused due to inhalation of asbestos fibers. One may not even be aware that he or she is suffering from this health condition, till detected. The disease takes twenty to thirty years till the person actually comes to know about it. Some of the symptoms of mesothelioma cancer are very similar to the normal symptoms of other health condition. Moreover, diagnosing the disease in the early stages is not quite possible as the symptoms resemble any other normal health condition.
Some of the common problems people suffering from Mesothelioma face are difficulty in breathing due to accumulation of phlegm in the chest well. This is referred to as pleural effusion. As the fluid clogs the walls of the chest, the lung capacity to expand is reduced and this is the reason why people experience breathing problems.
Other problems faced by people suffering from Mesothelioma cancer are fatigue, loss of appetite or not hunger pangs absolutely. Weight loss is observed in many patients. Atrophy is another significant symptom. The walls of the abdominal cavity are filled with fluids which make digestion difficult for the patient. There is swelling and severe pain in the abdomen because of the tumor growth in the abdominal cavity. Patients become anaemic as the heart has to put in extra effort for releasing oxygen. The tumor cell results in continuous fever and fatigue. The commonest of problems are lung related problems like lung collapse. Blood clots in veins are observed in the last stages of this cancer. Bleeding of other organs and body parts is also observed. In this condition, "bilirubin" gets accumulated and further aggravates the situation and the individual attracts jaundice.
If an individual experiences any of the symptoms mentioned above, then they need to get in touch with the physician immediately. The disease develops stage by stage. In all there are four stages. The first stage is the forming of a tumor in the lungs lining. The tumour gradually spreads to the chest cavity and heart. It begins to affect the abdominal activity and digestive system. The last and final stage is when the tumor has progressed so rapidly that all the organs are affected.
Doctors advise a CT scan to be done so as to diagnose the problem perfectly. Mesothelioma can be highly distressing as the symptoms are very much alike the other health conditions. Thoracoscopy is another treatment option wherein the physician takes the tissue samples and observes them under the microscope.
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