Symptoms of mesothelioma vary.
The most common sites for mesothelioma are the pleura (lining of the lungs) and the peritoneum (lining of the abdomen.)
Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma can include: dyspnea (difficulty breathing), chest pain near or under the rib cage, fever, night sweats, persistent dry cough, weight loss, lethargy, and fatigue.
Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma can include: swelling, pain (due to increased fluid and pressure in the abdomen), weight loss, a mass or lump in the abdomen, bowel obstruction (blockage), irregular blood clotting, anemia (decreased red blood cell count), and fever.
Symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma can include: chest pain and shortness of breath . This can be caused by a tumor or fluid build-up that may compress the heart during beats.
Symtoms of mesothelioma can manifest as many as 30 years from the initial time of exposure.