Sabtu, 13 Desember 2008

Description of peritoneal mesothelioma

In this article we will focus more on the peritoneal mesothelioma and how to manage with some abdominal pain.

In the peritoneal mesothelioma the disease attacks the alley-sac. If not treated at proper time, this can lead to death. Even with the advancement of medical science the disease remains still incurable. There are treatments through which the person can live little longer but untimely death can not be avoided.

We are mainly aware of three types of mesothelioma �" peritoneal, pleural, and pericardial. Among them the majority of the patients suffer from pleural mesothelioma. They are followed by pleural mesothelioma the numbers of peritoneal mesothelioma, and then the rare type pericardial mesothelioma enters the picture.

How does a person get infected by this disease? Like all types of mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma too is caused due to the asbestos dust inhalation. This means that the person anytime exposed to asbestos fibers can be at a greater risk for life.

Diagnosis: The person complains of some abdominal pain. Peritoneal mesothelioma is actually the cancerous attack against the abdominal cavity. The region around the abdomen will also be infected and as a result there will be weight loss. The person may also suffer with some gastric problems. In many cases the person appetite also decreases. The major problem with the diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma is that it is difficult to diagnose in the initial stage and when it is diagnosed it is in its last stage and the chances of curing almost is nil.

Treatment: The final stage of treatment can not cure but can help reduce the pain and pang. Usually to control this disease, doctors prescribe chemotherapy. The treatment is carried out for six months and with the help of chemotherapy they try to remove tumors which are around the abdominal cavity. But this treatment is only suggested is the person condition is in control as the treatment is painful.
By: estherchristian