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Asbestos Mesothelioma- A Deadly Disease
By Kirsten Hawkins
Asbestos- the Main Culprit behind Asbestos Mesothelioma
Asbestos is a rare but dangerous cancer caused by exposure to asbestos particles suspended in the air. Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals. It is made up of strong and durable fibers that are resistant to heat and fire. Thin long and flexible structure of asbestos fibers allows you to weave them even into cloth. These inherent qualities of asbestos prompted the manufacturers of industrial, automotive, maritime, scientific, building and consumer products to use it widely during 1890-1970.
Different Types of and Their Symptoms
Asbestos affects the lining of lungs, abdominal organs or heart. Asbestos affecting lining of lungs or pleural membrane is called pleural mesothelioma. Peritoneal affects the lining of abdominal organs or peritoneum. When this disease shows its effect in the lining of heart or pericardium, it is known as pericardial mesothelioma. Symptoms of peritoneal are pain and swelling in abdomen, weakness, loss of weight, loss of appetite and nausea. In most of the cases, fluid accumulates in the peritoneal space. Symptoms of pleural are persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, weakness, loss of weight, loss of appetite, chest pain, lower back pain and difficulty in swallowing. In most of the cases, a fluid accumulates in pleural
space.
Asbestos Kills Silently
Most unfortunate thing about the asbestos is its long latency period. Any individual, who had asbestos exposure even 20 to 50 years back, may have asbestos lying dormant in his body without any appearance of aforementioned symptoms. By the time, symptoms become noticeable, it is already too late. The average survival time of all types of patients is not more than 24 months.
Diagnosis of Asbestos Mesothelioma
Diagnosis of asbestos involves x-ray, CT-scan, peritoneoscopy and bronchoscopy. After finding any abnormality doctor may suggest biopsy. In biopsy, we send a tissue sample for pathological examination. After examining tissue sample an expert pathologist can confirm about the development of disease.
Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are some treatment options available for the patients suffering from asbestos mesothelioma. People suffering form asbestos can filer lawsuits to recover damages for the persons or industries responsible for their asbestos exposure. Kirsten Hawkins is a asbestos and specialist from Nashville, TN. Visit www.asbestosblog.org/ for information on asbestos reform, lawsuit news, and more.
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