What is Myelodysplasia?
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- Written by Dr. Silvia Ling
Myelodysplasia is a disease of the bone marrow and blood cells. It is an ineffective production of blood cells. It usually results in reduced number of blood cells. The types of blood cells involved are variable. Some people have reduced number of red cells (anaemia)....
Some have reduced number of white cells (neutropenia). Some have reduced number of platelets (thrombocytopenia). Some have reduction in two or more types of blood cells. In some occasions, the functions of blood cells are abnormal. For example some have poor function of white cells leading to infections. Some may have poor function of platelets leading to bleeding.
Myelodysplasia is variable in terms of severity. Some patients do not feel sick at all for many years and never require any treatment. Other patients may need treatment and close monitoring.
Please seek advice from your family doctor, if you have any doubt about your health.
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