There is a rather unusual disease called mesothelioma which creeps up on the victim and does not manifest itself until it is much too late to do much about it. In fact, this is a disease caused by breathing in asbestos dust which used to be used in buildings and even schools. Anyone who is affected by this terrible disease can claim compensation, but to do this they must certainly contact a mesothelioma law firm which is well versed in fighting these cases.
As with a range of other diseases, the symptoms of this disease can manifest themselves in many different ways. This, of course, is what makes it so hard to spot. The disease only shows itself in people within the age range of twenty to fifty by which time it has taken hold of the body completely.
The disease can affect the sac surrounding the heart, the sac containing the lungs and the lining of the abdomen. It also presents a range of symptoms which mimics other illnesses which is why it is so difficult to diagnose. This could even be affected by the sex of the person affected as well as their age, their overall health and what symptoms they claim are the worst for them.
People who are suffering from flu like symptoms, pneumonia and heart problems may indeed have this disease but this is not always a definitive answer. To work out if the disease is this particular one, it will certainly need a qualified doctor who has much experience in this field to pinpoint if the patient has ever been exposed to asbestos or not. Some people may in fact have forgotten that they were exposed to this substance particularly if it occurred forty years ago. However, the doctor who has seen this disease before will certainly look for clues to guide him to the right diagnosis.
Although some patients may have to run the gamut of uncomfortable tests before the physicians actually come up with the right diagnosis. However, there are tests coming soon which will enable earlier treatment of the disease without the constant visitations to doctors who have no clue what is going on.
Symptoms to look out for are sometimes linked to other diseases too, but these can include shortness of breath, weight loss, fluid in the lungs, chest or abdomen, loss of appetite and difficulty swallowing amongst others. Of course, most people will go to the doctor if they have shortness of breath or start to cough a little too regularly, and this should be the first pointer to this disease. Tumors will grow in the lung region and around the heart and in the abdomen too with this disease and this is what allows fluid to gather in these areas.
The main point here is never to let doctors brush the patient off with half-hearted attempts at diagnosis. If the symptoms persist, keep going back, and change doctors if necessary, until the right diagnosis is made and treatment can begin.
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