Mesothelioma does not have many symptoms in the early stages. The symptoms can be caused by cancer and suppress the growth of nerve or other organs when they do develop.

The symptoms of mesothelioma 2 main different types.

• With symptoms of pleural mesothelioma
• Pain in lower back or the side of the chest
• A cough continues
• shortness of breath
• A hoarse or husky voice
• Losing more than 10% of the weight if not dieting
• Sweating and fevers
• Difficulty swallowing
• With membrane mesothelioma symptoms
• Pain in the abdomen (stomach)
• swelling in the abdomen
• Feeling or being sick
• Lack of appetite
• Losing more than 10% of the weight if not dieting
• diarrhea or constipation

These symptoms are more likely caused by some other disease, rather than by mesothelioma. But if you have symptoms, see your doctor. This is important especially if you have been exposed to asbestos in the past.