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Monday, November 19, 2012

Recognizing The Symptoms Of Mesothelioma



Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer, people who were exposed to asbestos affected. Asbestos is a natural mineral that was being used and. In large quantities in the United States and worldwide use of industrial and commercial asbestos in the United States reached the mid-20th century, but it was clear that the mineral was the cause of serious health problems. The U.S. government asbestos regularly began in 1970, based on his relationship with mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and other serious respiratory problems health ailments. Unfortunately, the spread of asbestos legislation came too late for many people who had already been exposed.

Asbestos fibers are easily inhaled and ingested. Once inserted into the body, may be embedded in the mesothelium, the coating of organs and body cavities. You can in the pleura (lining of the lungs), the peritoneum (abdominal wall) or the pericardium (the lining of the heart) to the present. The body can not simply expel the asbestos fibers are embedded in these areas, and may remain there for many years, leading to irritation, inflammation and the subsequent development of cancer cells. This form of cancer called mesothelioma.

As with any type of cancer and disease, early diagnosis is important when a patient has the best chance of survival. Unfortunately, the symptoms can be difficult to recognize because of its similarity to the symptoms of common diseases and mesothelioma latency period long. Chronic cough, chest pain, abdominal pain and similar conditions, the symptoms are dismissed for benign diseases. They can be very small at first. A patient may not even be considered as mesothelioma as a potential problem, since the weather has been so, yes. Asbestos exposure In a study, patients had time. 39 months after the first onset of symptoms to receive appropriate treatment

Most patients diagnosed with mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the lungs and chest cavity. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, chest pain, chronic cough or limited chest expansion reduced fatigue and weight loss. The patient may also experience chest pain or pain when breathing sweating, fever or night and can spit blood.

Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma, the lining of the abdominal organs and cavities, abdominal pain and bloating, changes in bowel habits or function, weight loss, the effect of fatigue, lumps under the skin of the abdomen, anemia , nausea, night sweats and fever.

Pericardial mesothelioma is extremely rare. This form of cancer that affects the lining of the heart. Symptoms reported include irregular heartbeat, chest pain, chronic cough, shortness of breath, heart murmur, fatigue, night sweats and fever. Other symptoms may be reported as more patients are diagnosed, and the data are collected.

It can be about 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos minerals to a patient has mesothelioma symptoms and seek medical advice. These symptoms may vary slightly depending on the type of mesothelioma and the patient's age, general health, and pre-existing medical conditions, if any. If you notice any of these symptoms and history of exposure to asbestos, it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible - even if you think you are not severely ill. Chronic cough or shortness of breath can be a sign that the cancer cells develop in the lining of the lungs or chest or lungs. Tell your doctor about the symptoms you are experiencing and know its history with asbestos. Even if they have not worked directly with all minerals, it is possible that experienced secondary exposure to a family member. Full disclosure can help your doctor determine what tests should be performed, and if you see a specialist to confirm the diagnosis.

More than 2,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma every year, and that number is expected to reach its peak in 2020. Estimates from the National Institutes of Health, has about 11 million people, asbestos has been suspended in 1940 and 1978. People exposed in the 60, 50 and even 70 years can now be pre-

Symptoms of mesothelioma. The reports and the diagnosis can be made even in the coming years. Although asbestos was regulated in 1970, the town is still in buildings, ships, docks and other places where asbestos exposed this. The old buildings and products may still contain asbestos, which means that people today who are still at risk of exposure.

Representing clients in the United States, the obligation with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases, Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP seeks justice and the maximum price was diagnosed regardless of the size and resources of the enemy. The company is headquartered in the Empire State Building in New York and has offices throughout the country. Lawyers have over 150 years of collective experience and have recovered more than $ 3 billion in judgments, settlements since 2000.


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