Signs Of Pleural Mesothelioma

Night Sweats

Night sweats are often a symptom that prompts individuals to go to the doctor. In the best cases, these sweats are an annoying but harmless situation. In other cases, they might be a sign you have a serious physical health issue.

One of the potential causes of these sweats is cancer. While most commonly seen in lymphoma, night sweats are also present in pleural mesothelioma cases. It is, however, uncommon for these sweats to be the only symptom a person experiences if they have this cancer. You would likely also have a cough or chest pain.

The sweats are defined as drenching sweats that force individuals to change their clothes. They occur due to hot flashes unrelated to the external environment. If you're seeing your doctor for these symptoms, and you have a previous history of asbestos exposure, it's important to let them know. They can order tests to either detect or rule out pleural mesothelioma.

Continue for the next symptom, related to breathing.