Myelodysplastic syndrome history and symptoms

Symptoms
Symptoms of myelodysplastic conditions:
 * Anemia—chronic tiredness, shortness of breath, chilled sensation, sometimes chest pain
 * Neutropenia (low neutrophil count) —increased susceptibility to infection
 * Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) —increased susceptibility to bleeding

Although there is some risk for developing acute myelogenous leukemia, about 50% of deaths occur as a result of bleeding or infection. Leukemia that occurs as a result of myelodysplasia is notoriously resistant to treatment.