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New Jersey Asbestos
Symptoms of Malignant Mesothelioma
In every known mesothelioma case in New Jersey, asbestos is believed to be the culprit
While several types of mesothelioma cancers exist, by far the most common is pleural mesothelioma, which affects the lung lining, or pleura, and accounts for 70 percent of cases. In New Jersey, asbestos exposure has been a huge concern. Many who have worked around this substance have fallen prey to pleural mesothelioma and other less common forms of the disease.
Peritoneal mesothelioma (affecting the abdominal lining) and pericardial mesothelioma (a rare form that affects the lining around the heart) together account for most of the remaining 30 percent of cases. If you live in New Jersey, asbestos exposure from a variety of sources may produce mesothelioma and the symptoms discussed below.
If you have been exposed to asbestos and are experiencing symptoms, contact New Jersey asbestos litigation specialists at Seeger Weiss LLP
Symptoms
Initial symptoms often mimic those of other illnesses. Diagnosis may be delayed as physicians “treat” the suspected condition. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include:
- shortness of breath
- dry cough
- pain when breathing or coughing
- pain felt below the rib cage
- lumps on your chest beneath the skin
- fever
- night sweats
- weight loss for no obvious reason
A chest X-ray will usually reveal “pleural effusion,” a buildup of fluid between the linings covering the chest wall and the lungs. In 60 percent of cases, only the right lung is affected. Both lungs are involved in just five percent of known cases.
Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma typically include:
- pain in the abdominal area
- abdominal swelling
- frequent diarrhea or constipation, or other changes in bowel habits
- lumps in the abdominal area
- nausea
- swollen feet
- weight loss for no obvious reason
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma and another form, tunica vaginalis, are still unclear as these forms of the disease are extremely rare.
New Jersey asbestos attorneys are ready to help
The attorneys at Seeger Weiss LLP are knowledgeable New Jersey asbestos lawyers who want to remind you that any of the above symptoms should be evaluated by a physician. In New Jersey, asbestos exposure affects many people, so even if you aren’t sure of the extent to which you’ve encountered asbestos, New Jersey residents should follow up on all symptoms with a qualified attorney.
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, or have symptoms common to the disease, call the trusted New Jersey asbestos lawyers at Seeger Weiss LLP. We’re on your side when it counts.
