How Does Exposure to Asbestos Cause Peritoneal Mesothelioma?
It is believed that there are two ways that asbestos can get into your system. 1. They can be ingested and then and consequently move through the digestive system into the peritoneal lining. 2. Asbestos fibers can be inhaled and travel to the peritoneal lining through the fluids in the lymphatic system. Once these fibers get into the system, they become trapped and the body has no way to drive them out. How Does Someone Get Exposed to Asbestos? There is no test or conclusive way to find out if you have been exposed to asbestos. The only thing you can do is to review your life’s history and current living conditions to know if you’ve ever been at risk for exposure to asbestos. Here are a few of the risk factors. • Living in an area where asbestos occurs naturally is one factor. Small particles of asbestos can get airborne, making it easy for you to inhale them. You can contact the health department where you live to find out if asbestos is in the local environment. • There used to be ma
