Mesothelioma - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive form of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart.
Symptoms-

Abdominal pain

Abdominal swelling

Chest pain under the rib cage

Lumps of tissue in the abdomen and under the skin of the chest

Painful coughing

Shortness of breath

Unexplained weight loss

Causes-
In general, Mesothelioma begins due to a series of genetic mutations occur within a cell, causing the cell to grow and multiply out of control. Although researchers did not find out the reason behind genetic mutations but they have identified several risk factors

·Asbestos exposure

Living with someone who works with asbestos

A family history of mesothelioma

Specialists to visit

Occupational Medicine Doctor

Oncologist

Palliative Medicine

Pulmonologist

Thoracic Surgeon

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mesothelioma.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org