Asbestos - the main reason for abdominal mesothelioma

Abdominal Mesothelioma is a dangerous disease in world commonly in USA. According to new survey each year in USA about 2000 new cases of mesothelioma are still diagnosed. Abdominal Mesothelioma is a type of preventable cancer that is being caused by inhaling the dust particles of the deadly mineral Asbestos. The symptoms range from shortness of breath, chest pains, and persistent cough in the early stages to abdominal pain, swelling and tumors growing in the tissues that surround the heart and if left untreated could cause death within 24 months. The main reason for abdominal mesothelioma is asbestos which is a mineral found in certain type of rock formation. Asbestos is directly linked to several other dangerous disease like asbestosis, lung cancer and abdominal mesothelioma or mesothelioma. Due to its dangerous effects asbestos is banned in Ghana.

Risk factors for abdominal mesothelioma, mesothelioma

Hi friends, last week i read an article on various risk factors for abdominal mesothelioma or mesothelioma. It was suggested that working with abestos is the major risk factor for mesothelioma. According to that article a history of asbestos exposure at work is reported in about 70% to 80% of all cases. Abdominal mesothelioma has been reported in some individuals without any known exposure to asbestos.

Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products, including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation.

If tiny asbestos particles float in the air, especially during the manufacturing process, they may be inhaled or swallowed, and can cause serious health problems. In addition to abdominal mesothelioma or mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer.

Smoking does not appear to increase the risk of abdominal mesothelioma or mesothelioma. However, the combination of smoking and asbestos exposure significantly increases a person's risk of developing cancer of the air passageways in the lung.

The main reason for abdominal mesothelioma is environment and abestos.