Myelodysplastic Syndrome-Related Anemia
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) is a group of conditions that affect the bone marrow and blood. People with MDS have an abnormal production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This can lead to anemia, which is a decrease in the number of red blood cells. MDS-related anemia can be caused by a lack of iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid in the body. It is also caused by a decrease in the body's production of red blood cells. People with MDS may need to take medications to help increase the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. In some cases, a blood transfusion may be necessary to treat MDS-related anemia.