What are the symptoms of aplastic anemia and MDS?
Symptoms vary depending on the individual and the severity and type of disease. Symptoms may include • tiredness, or fatigue • weakness • excessive bleeding • pinpoint red spots on the skin caused by bleeding from small blood vessels • easy bruising • frequent infections • fevers • pale skin • shortness of breath Because many of these symptoms resemble those of other illnesses, a professional evaluation from a specialist is important. MDS often does not cause symptoms at first and may be discovered through a routine blood test.
