Symptoms of mesothelioma may vary based on where the cancer cells are located. Pericardial mesothelioma may cause chest pain and difficulty breathing, while mesothelioma tunica vaginalis will show symptoms of swelling of the testicles.
Pleural mesothelioma has the following symptoms:

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  • Cough accompanied by unbearable pain.
  • Shortness of breath due to the buildup of fluid in the chest.
  • Unusual lumps on the tissue behind the skin of the chest.
  • Weight loss for no apparent reason.
  • Often overcome with excessive fatigue.
  • Fever accompanied by sweat especially at night.
  • Swollen fingertips.
  • Chest pain that feels under the ribs.
Peritoneal mesothelioma has the following symptoms:
  • Pain in the abdominal area.
  • There is a lump in the abdominal tissue.
  • Swelling in the abdominal area.
  • Weight loss without cause.
  • Diarrhea or constipation.
Given the symptoms of mesothelioma are not specific and can be associated with other conditions, then you should see your doctor immediately feel the symptoms above, especially if there is a history of exposure to asbestos.