Mesothelioma Basics

Mesothelioma is rare type of cancer that is caused by the exposure of asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been and is still used in various building and construction applications due to its fire-resistant and insulating properties. Asbestos exposure is often caused by inhalation or digestion of microscopic fibers. When the microscopic asbestos brought into the body (most typically through inhalation), the particles attach themselves to the mesothelial lining of the lungs and can also attach themselves to the lining of the heart and abdomen. Many construction workers, shipyard workers, Naval vessel crew, asbestos manufacturing plant workers, power plant workers and chemical plant workers (to name just a few) are typically the ones who develop Mesothelioma due to their...

Symptoms of Mesothelioma of the Heart

Of the 3,000 cases of mesothelioma each year, the rarest is mesothelioma of the heart called pericardial mesothelioma. The causes of pericardial mesothelioma is still not fully understood by scientists and doctors. Many scientists believe that asbestos is inhaled and ultimately makes its way to the blood stream however this is still very much a theory.What is known is that asbestos fibers get stuck in the pericardial membranes of the heart. Over time, the accumalation of these asbestos fibers cause changes in the cells of the pericardium often resulting in cancer. Once these cells become cancerous, the divide and multiply rapidly. As these mesothelioma...

Symptoms of Mesothelioma of the Abdomen

There are 3,000 cases of mesothelioma a year and of those cases, 10 to 20% of those cases are mesothelioma of the abdomen called peritoneal mesothelioma. Peritoneal Mesothelioma occurs in the abdomen that effect the mesothelial cells that form the peritoneum. The peritoneum is comprised of two layers that surround, support and protect organs in the abdomen. Like the other forms of mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma is not complete understood as to how it forms. Many scientist believe that peritoneal mesothelioma is caused by one of two ways. The first theory is that asbestos is ingested and find there way to the digestive organs. The other way is by inhaling the asbestos fibers. The asbestos finds its way to the peritoneal membrane through the lymphatic system.Regardless of how the asbestos...

Symptoms of Mesothelioma of the Lungs

Mesothelioma of the lungs is called pleural mesothelioma. Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear for 20 to 40 years after exposure and sometimes longer. Around 3000 people are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma each year. Roughly 2/3 of mesothelioma cases are Pleural mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the lungs called the pleural membrane.Pleural mesothelioma is caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Once the asbestos fibers are brought into the lungs, they find their way to the pleural membrane. Over time, typically 20 years and more, the accumulation of these fibers begins to scare the lining of the lungs....

Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Unfortunately, mesothelioma is a very difficult to diagnose as it is often detected well into advance stages of the disease. Often 20 to 50 years will go by from the initial asbestos exposure until characteristics of mesothelioma are evident. Typically, patients are often diagnosed with mesothelioma 3 to 6 months of first signs of the diseases which is most often abdomenal and chest pain and breathing problems.Patients that are suspected to mesothelioma are given a number of tests to determine whether or not the disease is present. These tests include chest X-rays, CT scan, PET scan, and/or and MRI scan. These tests will determine if and where mesothelioma is present and at what stage.Doctors will also do tissue and fluid tests (also known as biopsy tests) to determine if cancer cells are...

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Spread the word about Mesothelioma with the Mesothelioma Awareness Ribbon. Post the ribbon icon on your blog or site. The Mesothelioma Awareness Ribbon can be found on the left column of our blog. If you have a Blogger (Blogspot) blog, simply click on the Add to Blogger widget button. If you have a non-Blogger blog or site, simple copy and paste the code underneath the Mesothelioma Awareness Ribbon widget button. Tell the world that you are concerned about the effects of Asbestos with the Mesothelioma Awareness Ribb...

Dealing With Manic Depression

Although family and friends are important when it comes to dealing with manic depressive disorder, there are certain steps you can take to help yourself if you want to get better. Granted, being in a depressed state of mind may make it impossible to control your behaviour but your doctor or therapist can help you improve your coping skills.You must keep to your treatments and never miss a therapy session, no matter how you don’t feel like going.Never skip your medication even if you feel that you are well enough and don’t see the need to take your medication as directed. Continuing and finishing the course of medication is important as stopping halfway could result in depression symptoms returning.You may experience manic depressive disorder but learning more about it is a positive step towards...

Manic Depression Behaviour

Moods change from one extreme of happiness to the other extreme of despair in manic depressive disorder. This shift of mood can last for a certain period and are called episodes. Episodes of happiness and sadness alternate with each lasting for several days or sometimes weeks and months.Those suffering from manic depression have been observed to have varying patterns of behaviour. For example, some would have a predictable pattern of behaviour while others have random emotional outbursts. Only a small minority of patients do not suffer recurring episodes of manic depressive disorder.Studies revealed that by using lithium, the recurrence of depression is greatly reduced thus reducing the need for treatment. Bipolar 1 – Patients have one or more manic episodes. It is not necessary for a person...

Manic Depression Is Treatable

It is important to know that manic depressive disorder is not a death sentence in the majority of the cases. It is a manageable disorder, as long as you seek the medical assistance of your doctor early. Many patients suffer longer than they should because they put off seeking medical help. If you suspect that you are suffering from manic depression, you must see your doctor to discuss your problems with him so that you can be treated. Nobody should feel helpless and hopeless. You may feel rejected or that nobody wants to be around you for some reason. Did you ever feel as you are not around desired or are not rejected? The feeling may pass after one moment but when it persists, could it be a sign of depression? The first step to successful manic depression treatment is to acknowledge it. There...

Manic Or Bipolar Depression

Bipolar disorder is another name for manic depressive disorder – a mental illness that typically alternates between episodes of mania and depression. The patient experiences elation and euphoric highs followed by deep melancholy and sadness. All too often this emotional disorder is overlooked not only by the patient, family and friends, but also by some mental health professionals still trying to fully understand what is manic depression.Manic depressive disorder affects millions of adult Americans, with an alarmingly high suicide rate when depression hits. It is a type of affective disorder that is also called mood disorder and is fast becoming a serious medical condition and important health concern. Often beginning in late adolescence as depression, manic depressive disorder develops as...

Successful Manic Depression Treatment

Just how successful are treatments for manic depressive disorder? How well treatments work depends on the type of depression, its severity, how long is has continued and the types of treatment given.Anti-depressant and mood-stablilizing drugs developed over the last 25 years have changed the treatment of manic and clinical depression, especially for those with more serious or recurring forms of depression. Biological treatments are effective and the majority of the people with biological depression obtain significant relief of anti-depressant drugs if the depression is mild or serious, recent or long-term. Left untreated, manic depressive disorder can become more serious or continue indefinitely.Treatment and understanding manic depression are important to prevent recurrent episodes of depression....

Understanding Manic Depression

More than half of manic depressive disorder occurs twice as frequently in women as in men, for reasons that are not fully understood while more than half of those who experience a single episode of depression will continue to have episodes that occur as frequently in women as in men. This too, is equally somewhat of a mystery. Major depression affects about five to eight percent of the United States’ adult population in any 12-month period, which means that, based on the last census, approximately 15 million Americans will have an episode of manic depressive disorder will continue to have episodes that occur as frequently in women as in men. Scientific research has greatly expanded our understanding and firmly established that mental illnesses like major depression are biologically based brain...

Manic Depression Treatment

There is some confusion about manic depressive disorder and major depression because the treatment for these two illnesses are very similar even though they are in fact, very distinct from one another.Major depression is officially called major depressive disorder. The treatment of these two disorders is significantly distinct. The difference does not lie on clinical presentation alone. The treatment of these two disorders is enormous.Major depression is a primary psychiatric disorder characterized by the presence of either a depressed mood or lack of interest to do usual activities occurring on a daily basis for at least two weeks.Other patients develop psychosis—hearing voices (hallucinations) or having false beliefs (delusions) that people are out to get them. Moreover, about 15% of depressed...

What Is Manic Depression

There may be different types of depression such as clinical, bipolar and manic depression but they are all potentially life threatening with victims often falling into such deep states of despair that pulling them up from the condition proves to be very difficult. This blog attempts to be a useful site that provides relevant information relating to the signs and symptoms of manic depression and ways to treat the illne...

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