Symptoms and Treatments of Myelodysplastic Syndrome

6. Dyspnoea or Shortness of Breath

Did you know red blood cells carry oxygen? If you jog up a flight of stairs instead of taking the elevator only to find yourself catching your breath then you might be more than out of shape. People with MDS suffer from dyspnoea, or shortness of breath, especially during exercise or any physical activity. Since the bone marrow is producing abnormal cells, the oxygen cannot be properly disturbed and used. As a result, you may experience breathing difficulties. Talk to your doctor about it if you have this symptom of Myelodysplastic Syndrome.