A form of cancer known as mesothelioma usually results from asbestos exposure and manifests itself in the lining that covers the outside of some body organs.
Pleural mesothelioma, the most common form of mesothelioma, primarily affects the lining of the lungs, though it can also affect the heart, testicles, peritoneum, or abdomen.
The condition affects more men than women and affects more than 2,600 people in the UK annually. The majority of cases are found in patients between the ages of 60 and 80.
The symptoms of mesothelioma can often be controlled with treatment, but the disease is rarely curable.
Symptoms of mesothelioma:
Mesothelioma symptoms frequently take years to appear after asbestos exposure because they typically develop gradually over time.
Lung lining mesothelioma signs and symptoms include:
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- fatigue (extreme tiredness)
- sweating and having a fever, especially at night
- a persistent cough
- Having less of a appetite and losing weight unexpectedly
- clubbed (swollen) fingertips
The following signs and symptoms could indicate stomach lining mesothelioma:
- tummy painor swelling
- feeling or being sick
- Having less of a appetite and losing weight unexpectedly
- diarrhoeaor constipation
In the event that you experience any lingering or worrisome symptoms, consult your doctor right away.
Causes
Asbestos, a class of minerals made of tiny fibers that were once widely used in construction, is almost always to blame for mesothelioma cases.
It usually takes a while for this to cause any obvious problems, and mesothelioma typically develops more than 20 years after exposure to asbestos. These tiny fibers can easily get in the lungs, where they get stuck, damaging the lungs over time.
Although the risk of exposure has significantly decreased since the complete ban on the use of asbestos in 1999, asbestos-containing materials are still present in many older structures.
Learn more about asbestos, those who may be exposed to it, and ways to minimize exposure.
How mesothelioma is diagnosed:
You will be referred to a hospital specialist for some tests if your general practitioner suspects mesothelioma.
It may be necessary to conduct a variety of tests, such as:
- an abdominal or chest X-ray
- During a computerized tomography (CT) scan, the inside of the body is detailedly pictured by taking a number of X-ray pictures.
- Fluid drainage is the process of removing a sample of fluid from an area where it has built up, such as the abdomen or the area around the lungs, in order to analyze the fluid.
- A long, thin camera is inserted through a small cut (incision) during a thoracoscopy or laparoscopy to examine the inside of your chest or abdomen while you are sedated or under anesthetic. A sample of tissue (a biopsy) may be taken to be examined.
These examinations can be used to identify mesothelioma and reveal its extent.
Treatments for mesothelioma:
The extent of the cancer’s spread and your general health are two factors that determine the best course of treatment for mesothelioma.
Due to the frequent diagnosis of mesothelioma at an advanced stage, palliative or supportive care is typically used to control the symptoms and extend the patient’s life as much as possible.
Homoeopathic Treatment of Mesothelioma :
Homeopathy employs a variety of methodologies in an effort to restore harmonic resonance in an individual. In essence, homeopaths believe that the patient is the only one who can combat illness in the body and that anything that can be added to the patient is merely an assist. For example, giving medicine to kill a cancerous tumor will not directly destroy the tumor.
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