Symptoms of MDS can be subtle and may vary depending on the type and severity of the syndrome. Common symptoms include:
- Fatigue: Persistent tiredness and lack of energy due to anemia.
- Shortness of Breath: Caused by a lack of red blood cells.
- Frequent Infections: Due to low white blood cell counts.
- Easy Bruising or Bleeding: Resulting from low platelet counts.
- Pale Skin: A sign of anemia.
- Petechiae: Small red or purple spots on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin.