Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is so difficult to diagnose early because the symptoms are often mistaken for those of other, less serious ailments. To make matters worse, it often takes many years for the symptoms to show up after the asbestos exposure takes place.

Here is a list of the most common Mesothelioma symptoms:

• Difficulty breathing (shortness of breath)
   

• A cough that won't go away
   

• A change in your normal coughing pattern
   

• Frequent hoarseness or raspy voice
   

• Significant weight loss that cannot be explained
   

• Difficulty swallowing 
   

• Pain in the chest or abdomen
   

• Coughing up blood

If you experience one or more of these symptoms of mesothelioma for more than a short period of time, you should consult your physician right away. Mesothelioma, by its very nature, is very difficult to diagnose early (many people simply ignore the symptoms at first).

This is why you need to pay attention to your body and monitor your health for the symptoms, especially if you're in one of these high-risk occupations:

• Brake Mechanics
   
• Steel Workers
   
• Insulators
   
• Boilermakers
   
• Shipfitters
   
• Maintenance Workers
   

• Pipe Fitters
   

• Any other occupation where exposure to asbestos is possible or likely

In general, the earlier that Mesothelioma is diagnosed, the better the chances of survival. So if you experience any of the common Mesothelioma symptoms, see your doctor right away.