Occasionally, a patient may not have mesothelioma symptoms at diagnosis. Mesothelioma symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include swelling, pain due to accumulation of fluid in the abdomen cavity, weight loss, fever, night sweats, and coughs.
Peritoneal mesothelioma is the second most common form. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain, weight loss, and swelling due to a fluid buildup or tumor growth in the abdomen. Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include bowel obstruction with blockage in the large or small intestine, abdominal mass, nausea, and vomiting. With peritoneal mesothelioma, some people experience non-specific symptoms for months prior to a confirmed diagnosis.
The symptoms of mesothelioma vary greatly from person to person and the type of mesothelioma (pleural, peritoneal, or pericardial). Pleural mesothelioma affects the pleura - the lining of the lungs. It is the most common type of mesothelioma. As peritoneal mesothelioma advances, a person might experience night sweats, anemia, fever, or even a bowel obstruction. Each of the three types of malignant mesothelioma has its own set of symptoms.
