Types of Mesothelioma

The most common pleural mesothelioma symptoms are chest pain, pleural effusions (fluid buildup), painful breathing and a persistent cough. Peritoneal Mesothelioma The most common symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are stomach pains, ascites (fluid buildup), unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite.

Mesothelioma is a cancer that develops in tissue that lines internal organs like your lungs and stomach. In your lungs, it can cause, shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, high temperature, excessive sweating, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, clubbed fingers, hoarseness, and trouble swallowing.

Fatigue in Mesothelioma Patients Fatigue refers to a lack of energy that affects a patient’s ability to function and may cause mental distress. Symptoms include feelings of weakness, exhaustion, weariness, tiredness, etc., and may be psychological and emotional as well as physical.

Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium, a protective membrane that lines most of the body's internal organs. Three out of every four cases cases of mesothelioma disease begin in the pleural mesothelium of the chest cavity. Mesothelioma can also begin in the abdominal cavity and around the heart.

Pericardial mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer that develops in the lining around the heart (the pericardium). Caused by asbestos, pericardial mesothelioma has an extremely poor prognosis, with most cases being diagnosed only after an autopsy.

Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma, also referred to as abdominal mesothelioma, is a deadly cancer found in the tissue that lines the abdomen and surrounds the abdominal organs. It accounts for anywhere from 20 to 33 percent of mesothelioma cases, according to research published in the Medscape General Medicine journal, making it the second-most common type of mesothelioma behind pleural mesothelioma.

Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma, accounting for 75 percent of all cases. It forms on the lining of the lungs called the pleura.

Shortness of Breath Treatments. As stated, most people with pleural mesothelioma will experience shortness of breath. One of the reasons why this happens is because there is a buildup of fluids between the pleura’s main two layers. These layers are membranes that help to protect the lungs.

Trouble swallowing (feeling like food gets stuck) Hoarseness; Swelling of the face and arms; Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma can include: Abdominal (belly) pain; Swelling or fluid in the abdomen; Weight loss (without trying) Nausea and vomiting; Constipation; These symptoms can be caused by mesothelioma, but more often they are caused by other conditions.

Weight naturally fluctuates in a healthy individual, but if the weight loss is more than just a couple of pounds it is not normal and there may be a more severe underlying medical problem. However, minimal weight loss with pleural mesothelioma may be overlooked and considered normal.