About half of those diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes have no symptoms at the time they are diagnosed with the disease. The following can be symptoms of MDS in patients who do develop symptoms. They could also be symptoms for several other medical disorders, as well. If you have any of these symptoms on a persistent basis, please discuss them with your doctor:
Chronic fatigue
Palpitations
Excessive or easy bleeding, such as bleeding of the nose, gums, and under the skin
Easy bruising, particularly bruising with no apparent cause
Pale skin
Dizziness
Headaches
Irritability
mouth ulcers
Slow healing of cuts
Recurrent infections
Weakness
This Web site is sponsored by the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. Please understand that the information provided is not medical advice, but is simply offered as a resource to help you learn about myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and benzene. Please discuss your health-related questions and concerns with your doctor.
Benzene can cause myelodysplastic syndrome and other disorders and blood cancers. If you have been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and would like information about your legal rights, please call us at 800-946-9646 or e-mail us at
Please also visit our glossary for helpful definitions of medical terms relating to the diagnosis and treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes.
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