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The following symptoms could be signs of the development of mesothelioma. Please keep in mind that these symptoms may be caused by mesothelioma or by other less serious conditions. Only a doctor can make a definitive diagnosis.
- Pleural effusion, which is fluid in the lungs or abdomen — this is one of the most common symptoms of mesothelioma
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing
- Chest pain
- Increased sputum
- Coughing up blood
- Clotting disorders and pulmonary embolus (a blood clot in the lungs)
- Weight loss
- Anemia
- Hoarseness
- Weakness and malaise
- Abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen
- Bowel obstruction
- Nausea
Sometimes a patient will have no symptoms at all. The early symptoms of mesothelioma are generally non-specific. The symptoms are similar to those of viral pneumonia and other chest and abdominal diseases.
