Myelodysplastic syndrome is also associated with weight loss. This occurs not just because a loss of appetite leads to low food intake, but also since nutrients are not absorbed properly within the body due to cells’-function being compromised. The weight loss is typically gradual, though noticeable, but a lot of people may not see it as a sign of ill-health, especially if other symptoms are mild and remain undetected.

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