Mesothelioma Article
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms and Treatment
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is one of the most rare species of cancer. If you have persistent pain in the abdomen, the stomach has become swollen, or you regularly bowel problems go doctor immediately.
Mesothelioma is one of the less common cancers, affecting about 2000 people in Britain every year. Mesothelioma develops when the lining of the lungs or the stomach starts to grow fast and uncontrolled way. This condition is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, and therefore it is often referred to as the asbestos cancer. If this does not affect the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) is called peritoneal mesothelioma. In this article I will be describing three potential symptoms of this type of cancer and discusses the steps you need to take if you notice any of them.
Peritoneum (lining the abdomen), actually consists of two layers, and internal (visceral) layer, which is close to the abdominal cavity and the outer (parietal) layer, which is located next to the abdominal wall. One of the functions of the peritoneum is to secrete lubricating fluids to abdominal organs to move against each other. When peritoneal mesothelioma occurs, this leads to both of these layers becomes thicker. This can lead to a number of undesirable symptoms, which are discussed below:
1) Poor Bowel Functioning: – As the tumor increases in size or tumor caused further swelling of the intestines may be blocked. This may make it difficult to identify the waste from the body, as well as lead to further problems of the bowel.
2) Ascites: – Since the inner and outer layers of peritoneum becomes thicker, greasy liquid, can become a trap in this area. This can lead to build a liquid, which is called the tumor. Tumor can lead to swelling in the abdomen, and cause pain in the abdomen, how to create a fluid is in the press against the peritoneum of the abdominal cavity.
3) Abdominal Pain: – Like peritoneal mesothelioma develops, and the tumor increases in size, it may begin to press against the abdominal cavity. This often causes abdominal pain and discomfort. As mentioned above ascite (even peritoneal mesothelioma symptom) may also lead to abdominal pain.
If you notice any symptoms similar to those discussed above, you need to see a doctor immediately. By referring to your doctor, you should inform them about the symptoms you have experienced, but also tell them if you have been in contact with asbestos.
Peritoneal mesothelioma treatment depends upon a number of factors, such as the size and stage of cancer cells, the patient’s general condition and health, past medical history of the patient and the patient’s age. Peritoneal mesothelioma is the cancer of the membrane in the abdomen. Peritoneal mesothelioma treatments are classified into localized treatments and systemic treatments. Systemic treatments are whole body treatments like chemotherapy. Localized treatments include surgery and radiotherapy.
The peritoneal mesothelioma surgery is known as a peritonectomy. Radiation therapy or radiotherapy uses high energy rays (like x-rays) to kill cancer cells in the affected area. The general method includes a machine kept outside the body, which produces radiation. Chemotherapy for peritoneal mesothelioma controls symptoms and tries to slow the cancer down. This therapy is used to kill mesothelioma cells by injecting anti-cancer drugs that are usually injected into a vein. Medicines can be administered in tablet form. Peritoneal mesothelioma does not always respond to traditional mesothelioma treatment ways. Physicians and researchers are constantly working to improve upon the existing peritoneal mesothelioma treatment.