The internal organs of the human body are encased in a protective sac called the mesothelium. Examples mesothelilial membranes are the peritoneum (abdominal organs), pleura (lungs), and pericardium (heart).
Under certain conditions, the cells divide uncontrollably and become cancerous protective membrane. This condition is called Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that is caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos dust.
The disease was found that industries working for the production of asbestos, asbestos-based products, companies, and heating and construction in shipyards, mines and factories come. Approximately 3,000 cases occur each year in the United States, and most patients are between 50-70 years old. Statistics show that men are more commonly affected and among them whites more than african Americans.
He late 1700s in depth studies were only in 1960, " mesothelioma " cancer can be benign or malignant research conducted for the first time. Malignant mesothelioma is classified into three types:
• 50-70% stake epithelioid mesothelioma.
• 20.7% sarcomatoid parts.
• biphase admixture or that 20-35%.
When the asbestos fibers in the lungs by inhalation of large air ducts to travel to reach smaller passages among them pleura. In pleural damage: the mesothelial cells leading to cancer; causes the lung cancer tissue; and development of scar tissue within the pulmonary asbestosis known. When asbestos fibers entering the peritoneal cavity and the abdominal mesothelioma swallow.
The research shows that the disease occurs only 20-50 years after exposure to asbestos dust. The symptoms are not specific to the disease progresses, but a patient:
• shortness of breath.
• chest pain accompanied by suppression, which is believed to be caused by an accumulation of fluid in the pleura.
• Pain in the lower back.
• swelling of the face and arms.
• sense of loss.
• muscle weakness.
• nausea.
• vomiting.
• Weight loss that is unexplained.
• persistent dry cough.
• sore throat.
• anemia.
• fever.
• constipation.
• problems with blood clotting.
Given past practice, minor ailments, patients often ignore the symptoms. You should consult a doctor if any of these symptoms persist or if you think you have, knowingly or unknowingly exposed to asbestos.
A doctor will:
• Finish with a complete medical history and try to determine the symptoms and risk factors.
• Perform a complete physical exam to look for signs of:
pleural effusion, or fluid in the chest cavity.
or fluid in the abdominal cavity.
pericardial fluid or lining of the heart.
• Take a chest x-ray and check for thickening of the pleura, calcifications, and lowered lung fissures.
• Ask for a CT scan to determine clearly the location, size and extent of the problem in your case is suspect.
• Recommend tissue samples and pleural fluid tests.
Other risk factors are smoking a cigarette or cigar, radiation exposure similar to asbestos exposure or infection, which is caused by a monkey virus SV40 zeolite compound.
Those who wear protective clothing in a dangerous environment should ensure an environment of asbestos particles and periodic testing. Periodic medical examination and report to the doctor any ailments that persist
Be aware of the disease and help their problems.
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