Mesothelioma Gastric Symptoms

Stomach or abdominal symptoms are often very patient with peritoneal mesothelioma. This type of peritoneal mesothelioma is a line of cancer cells in the stomach. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are insidious and often tend to confuse the symptoms of frequent and often benign, abdominal conditions. Peritoneal mesothelioma therefore may go undiagnosed until it is quite advanced and sustainable management.

Common abdominal symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include nausea, vomiting and anorexia. Bloating or solid may occur. This fixed, or swelling may block the intestine, causing constipation. Fluid can accumulate in the abdomen, causing swelling and edema. This collection of fluid in the abdomen called the abdominal cavity, and is also seen in people with liver disease. The fluid is often the currency to alleviate the symptoms of bloating, excessive accumulation of fluid can interfere with normal breathing. Fluid in the abdomen, and the pressure of a cancerous tumor, may prevent the return of blood flow to the legs, which is swollen feet. Swelling of the extremities is also reflected in kidney disease and pregnancy.

Some recent studies have shown a transient reduction in tumor mass and edema after the introduction of certain substances into the abdominal cavity, but these effects were shown on a small number of patients and is being studied.

Abdominal peritoneal mesothelioma may be due to pressure from the nerves and organs of tumor growth, which is distension of the bowel, or infiltration of adjacent tissues and organs of tumor cells. Narcotic analgesics, drugs or radiation therapy can relieve pain. Gastric symptoms and systemic effects of cancer can cause severe weight loss, people with peritoneal mesothelioma. Fever and fatigue are common.