Asbestos Mesothelioma is a rare but dangerous. It is caused by exposure to asbestos in the air. Asbestos is a natural group of silicate minerals. He was too strong and durable fibers that are resistant to heat and fire. fine structure, long, flexible fibers woven asbestos are even in the tissue. Therefore called these intrinsic qualities of asbestos, manufacturers of industrial, automotive, marine, construction, science and mass consumer goods during 1890-1970.
Different types of mesothelioma and its symptoms
Asbestos mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs, abdominal organs or heart. Asbestos mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs or the pleural membrane is called pleural mesothelioma. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdominal organs or peritoneum. If the disease is its effect on the lining of the heart or pericardium, which is known as pericardial mesothelioma shows. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are pain and loss of abdominal swelling, weakness, weight loss, anorexia and nausea. In most cases, fluid accumulates in the peritoneal cavity. mesothelioma symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, weakness, weight loss, anorexia, chest pain, back pain and difficulty swallowing. In most cases, fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity.
Asbestos Mesothelioma silent killer
The misfortune of asbestos is mesothelioma's long latency period. Each person had to asbestos, even 20 to 50 years may, mesothelioma dormant in the body, without any apparent symptoms have above. For now, symptoms are apparent, it is too late. The average survival time of all types of mesothelioma patients is not more than 24 months.
The diagnosis of mesothelioma asbestos
The diagnosis of mesothelioma asbestos containing X-ray, CT scan, laparoscopy and bronchoscopy. After the detection of abnormal doctor may recommend a biopsy. In the biopsy, we send a tissue sample for pathological examination. After analyzing the tissue sample to confirm an expert pathologist can develop the disease.
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery are some treatment options available commercially for patients with mesothelioma asbestos. People with mesothelioma may recover as a file asbestos claims to the restitution of the population or industry responsible for their exposure to asbestos.
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