Symptoms

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) often does not cause symptoms in its early stages. Any symptoms that do appear may also be caused by other common diseases, making MDS difficult to detect and diagnose. These symptoms are the result of the lack of bone marrow efficiency. Here are some common symptoms of MDS:

Weakness and fatigue

Weakness and fatigue
Chronic fever and infection
Chronic fever and infection
Easy bruising or bleeding
Easy bruising or bleeding
Shortness of breath
Shortness of breath
Paleness
Paleness
Petechiae
Petechiae
Weight loss
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Loss of appetite