What is the abdominal mesotheliom?
Abdominal mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the peritoneum, a soft lining of the abdominal cavity. Almost all cases of abdominal mesothelioma are associated with long -term asbestos or minerals that form asbestos fibers. A person who is affected by this type of cancer may cause symptoms of abdominal pain, swelling and nausea that deteriorate with the disease. When the condition is discovered in time, doctors can try to erad with chemotherapy, radiation, surgery or combination of these three treatments. When the mesothelial layer is affected by cancer, tissue produces excessive fluid that can lead to abdominal swelling, inflammation, digestion and nausea. A person can also experience weight loss, fever and fatigue due to abdominal problems. Over time, the PalpV peritoneum may develop a capable tumor that can exert pressure on the internal organs, leading to other symptoms.
Most people who develop the abdominal mesothelioma do so after they have been exposed to asbestos in their homes, schools or workplaces. Men are affected about five times more often as women, which is probably due to the fact that most jobs in the past, where men probably held asbestos. Most of the reported cases may be associated with work in mines, manufacturing plants and construction companies where minerals and asbestos fibers often occur. Cancer tends to persist for many years to cause symptoms, so most people who experience the abdominal mesothelioma are 50 and 70 years old.
An individual who experiences any possible symptoms of abdominal mesothelioma or knows that he was exposed asbestos should visit his or onr the doctor immediately. The specialist can check the signs of mesothelioma by performing a thorough physical examination and performing computer tomography (CT) scanning of the abdomen. A doctor can analyze scanning resultsCT and identify tumors and excess fluid in the abdominal cavity.
Depending on the severity and progression of cancer, the doctor may decide to immediately start chemotherapy or radiation treatment. If tumors are identified, surgery can be recommended to combine the affected area of the tissue. Even with early detection and treatment, it is very difficult to eradicate the abdominal mesothelioma. Tumors tend to reappear and cancer is in many cases fatal.