Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

The peritoneal mesothelioma survival is normally shorter for asbestos-exposed individual with symptoms usually appearing 15-30 years after asbestos exposure rather than the 35-40 year latency more commonly associated with pleural mesothelioma. According to recent research study conducted on asbestos fibers related diseases, just 20% to 33% of all malignant peritoneal mesothelioma arise from the peritoneum or lining itself; the pleura are the most usual site of origin in the body which also leads to pleural mesothelioma.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma cancer

Peritoneal mesothelioma cancer is found in the lining of the abdominal cavity, is less common than the pleural form, comprising nearly one-fifth to one-third of the total number of mesothelioma cases diagnosed all over the world. Sometimes peritoneal mesothelioma cancer is referred to as in the medical field as abdominal mesothelioma.

Stage I Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

This Stage plays a very important role in peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms because the physician / surgeon will base all further alternative medications / treatment on the mesothelioma staging reports after mesothelioma diagnosis.

• Sign of a tumor in the body.
Weight loss is felt within a short period
• Increase in size of waist

Stage II Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

This stage shows sign of growth of tumor in the body which need immediate consultation of the doctors for best alternative mesothelioma treatment to be administered to reduce the danger to life. There is a need for several x-rays, CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan or the combination of these for proper diagnosis.

• Swelling in the abdomen
• Pain in the abdomen
• Breathing difficulty is felt

Stage III Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

This stage is the maturing stage of the disease where the peritoneal mesothelioma patients feel much discomfort. The mesothelioma doctors should have a close eye on the maturing of the disease in the patient’s body to a great extent. The patient may be experiencing much unbearable pain with the following symptoms too :

• Changes in bowel habits (such as diarrhea or constipation)
• Development of lumps under the skin on the abdomen
• Night sweats or fever

Stage IV Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

The much advanced stage of the disease where the doctors should have regular and periodic personal supervision on the patient. The best alternative treatment should be given according to the health condition of the patient. Medicine should be administered in order to reduce the risk of life.

• Sign of tumors extended outside the abdominal cavity.
• A reduction in the number of red blood cells to below normal.
• Blockage in the small or large intestine in the body.