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Saturday, April 29, 2017

Texas Automobile Mechanic Mesothelioma Lawsuits Are On The Rise As Many Retired And Former Automobile Mechanics Were Exposed to Asbestos Brake and Clutch Components

Texas Automobile Mechanic Mesothelioma Lawsuits Are On The Rise As Many Retired And Former Automobile Mechanics Were Exposed to Asbestos Brake and Clutch Components Causing Mesothelioma Twenty to Fifty Years After Exposure by Texas Automobile Mechanic Mesothelioma Lawyer Jason S. Coomer

Automobile mechanics should be aware of the potential danger of asbestos exposure from asbestos brake components and asbestos clutch components which can cause Mesothelioma and other types of cancer.  Retired automobile mechanics should be aware that the danger of Mesothelioma can extend for 20 to 50 years after exposure.  Further, many of the worst asbestos brake and clutch components required repairs in the late 1980s and 1990s making the potential danger of Mesothelioma extend from 2010 to 2040.  For more regarding Mesothelioma including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment information, please read below or go to the follow web page: Mechanic Mesothelioma Lawyer, Asbestos Brake Repair Cancer Lawyer, and Mechanic Asbestos Exposure Lawyer Information.

Retired and Former Automobile Mechanics Should Be Aware of Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Former mechanics who have worked with asbestos brake and clutch components should be aware of the danger of and symptoms of Mesothelioma as well as communicate the potential danger and any symptoms to their physician.  

Symptoms of mesothelioma can appear 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. These symptoms include shortness of breath, chronic cough, coughing up blood, night sweats, and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma.  Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss and cachexia, abdominal swelling and pain due to ascites (a buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity). Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia, and fever. If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, trouble swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.

Mesothelioma can affect several areas of the body and can cause the following symptoms:

  • chest wall pain
  • pleural effusion, or fluid surrounding the lung
  • shortness of breath
  • fatigue or anemia
  • wheezing, hoarseness, or cough
  • blood in the sputum (fluid) coughed up
  • abdominal pain
  • ascites, or an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen
  • a mass in the abdomen
  • problems with bowel function
  • weight loss
  • blood clots in the veins, which may cause thrombophlebitis
  • disseminated intravascular coagulation, a disorder causing severe bleeding in many body organs
  • jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin
  • low blood sugar level
  • pleural effusion
  • pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the arteries of the lungs
  • severe ascites
Shortness of breath and pain in the chest from accumulation of fluid in the pleura are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss and abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia, and fever. If the mesothelioma cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, trouble swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.

Many of the above symptoms may be caused by mesothelioma or by other, less serious conditions. It is important to see a doctor about any of these symptoms. Only a doctor can make a diagnosis.  But like all cancers, early detection is important. 

For more regarding Mesothelioma including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment information, please read below or go to the follow web page: Mechanic Mesothelioma Lawyer, Asbestos Brake Repair Cancer Lawyer, and Mechanic Asbestos Exposure Lawyer Information.