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There are several symptoms of mesothelioma cancer but only appear in the age 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos, hence the importance of a set of recommendations for the prevention of asbestos-related diseases in asbestos workers.

The most common symptoms of mesothelioma are shortness of breath and chest pain. These symptoms are due to accumulation of fluid in the pleura, which is known as pleural mesothelioma. However, the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are weight loss, abdominal pain and swelling caused by fluid retention include in the abdominal cavity.

Other symptoms of mesothelioma, including bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia and fever.

However, these symptoms before malignant cancer cells have spread beyond the mesothelium appear on other parts of the body, and experience other symptoms such as difficulty on swallowing, pain and swelling of the neck or face.

Having less severe conditions or symptoms, it is important to see a doctor, as only an expert like him can do to make a correct diagnosis.

Mesothelioma is diagnosed in the past 20 years and although the disease is not as common as other cancer pathologies, the number of new cases increased to 2,000 cases per year.

Experts believe the most important risk factor for developing mesothelioma is asbestos in the workplace, so if you’re a worker always remember to follow all health and safety procedure in the workplace to reduce the risk.