Myelodysplastic syndrome

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is one of a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow do not mature, and as a result, do not develop into healthy blood cells. Early on, no symptoms typically are seen. Later, symptoms may include feeling tired, shortness of breath, bleeding disorders, anemia, or frequent infections. Some types may develop into acute myeloid leukemia
Myelodysplastic syndrome can cause serious conditions such as anemia, frequent infections and bleeding that won't stop.
Symptoms

Anemia

common

Unusual lightness of skin color

or Pale inner surface of eyelids

or Difficulty breathing

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion

or Dizziness

  • With exertion

or Rapid heart rate

or Lack of concentration

common

Fatigue

common

Unexplained skin injury

or Bleeding gums

or Bleeding easily or difficulty controlling bleeding

or Nosebleed

common

Recurrent respiratory tract infections

or Infection in any part of urinary system

or Falling sick easily

common

Rheumatoid arthritis

or Polymyalgia Rheumatica

or History of pernicious anemia

or History of psoriasis

or History of Rheumatic Fever

Weight loss

or Poor appetite

or Fever

  • With chills

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

or Excessive sweating

  • Occurs or worsens at night

Risk factors

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy

  • Chest, Neck, Abdominal, Pelvic radiotherapy

Treatment
Treatment for myelodysplastic syndromes includes:\ 1-Supportive care 2-Drug therapy 3-Stem cell transplantation Patients with myelodysplastic syndrome who have symptoms caused by low blood counts are given supportive care to relieve symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Recommended specialist

If you have Myelodysplastic syndrome, then visit a hematologist as soon as possible.

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