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What Are Symptoms and Complications of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)?

Symptoms may vary depending on which blood cells are affected by MDS.

Lauren Smith, MAMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on May 14, 2025
Featuring Jonathan Feld, MDReviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | May 14, 2025

Symptoms and complications of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) can vary from person to person. It may depend on which blood cells are affected, how aggressive the MDS is, and what other health conditions the person has.

In this video, learn about some of the common symptoms and complications of MDS, according to Jonathan Feld, MD, Hematology Specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Dr. Mera Goodman is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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