Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of lung cancer that develops in people who've been exposed to asbestos at some time in their lives. The symptoms are not always the same and may be very much like symptoms of other conditions. Thrombophlebitis, which refers to a blod clot forming somewhere in your blood vessels, is one example.
When you have thrombophlebitis in a vein close to your skin, you may notice your skin becomes hardened and/or turns red and gets warm. If the clot is deeper in your body, you may experience swelling, tenderness and pain on standing or walking.
Thrombophlebitis can be due to a number of conditions including injury or inherited blood clotting disorder and, sometimes, prolonged sitting, inactivity, or bed rest may increase your risk. Because many mesothelioma cancer patients have trouble breathing they tend to be less active. Also many patients must undergo various types of procedures such as pleurodesis surgery (to prevent fluid buildup) or ascites treatment (to prevent fluid accumulation in the abdomen). Many types of surgeries require long periods of forced bed rest that can contribute to the risk of thrombophlebitis, especially if the patient has other risk factors such as inherited disease, a history of smoking, or a pacemaker.
If you have a red, swollen or tender vein, see a doctor. If this is severe or happens along with a high fever or shortness of breath, get to an emergency room. These symptoms could be signs of deep vein thrombosis--a condition that can lead to a clot coming loose and traveling to your lungs.
And if you have mesothelioma, consider contacting a mesothelioma asbestos law firm for help deciding if you may be able to recover compensation for your suffering. Call us--at no charge--for information and advice. 800.443.6353. We are here to help.
When you have thrombophlebitis in a vein close to your skin, you may notice your skin becomes hardened and/or turns red and gets warm. If the clot is deeper in your body, you may experience swelling, tenderness and pain on standing or walking.
Thrombophlebitis can be due to a number of conditions including injury or inherited blood clotting disorder and, sometimes, prolonged sitting, inactivity, or bed rest may increase your risk. Because many mesothelioma cancer patients have trouble breathing they tend to be less active. Also many patients must undergo various types of procedures such as pleurodesis surgery (to prevent fluid buildup) or ascites treatment (to prevent fluid accumulation in the abdomen). Many types of surgeries require long periods of forced bed rest that can contribute to the risk of thrombophlebitis, especially if the patient has other risk factors such as inherited disease, a history of smoking, or a pacemaker.
If you have a red, swollen or tender vein, see a doctor. If this is severe or happens along with a high fever or shortness of breath, get to an emergency room. These symptoms could be signs of deep vein thrombosis--a condition that can lead to a clot coming loose and traveling to your lungs.
And if you have mesothelioma, consider contacting a mesothelioma asbestos law firm for help deciding if you may be able to recover compensation for your suffering. Call us--at no charge--for information and advice. 800.443.6353. We are here to help.
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