A group of disorders caused when something disrupts the production of blood cells.
MDS are a heterogeneous group of disorders which show their manifestation as Marrow failure with risk of life threatening infection and bleeding.
They are mainly primary disorders, but may also occur secondary to chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
30% of MDS transform to acute leukemia.
TESTS: - Pancytopenia(p358), decreased reticulocyte count. Marrow cellularity is usually increased due to ineffective hematopoiesis.
Presence of Ring Side oblasts may be seen in the marrow.
There are different subtypes according to WHO classification.
TREATMENT- Multiple transfusions of red cells or platelets as needed.
PROGNOSIS: Median survival from 6 months to 6 years according to disease type.
SYMPTOMS: - may include anaemia, fatigue, malaise.
BLEEDING, bruising, Pallor, paleness, red spots on skin, shortness of breath on exercise.
CONCLUSION: -
Myelodysplastic Syndrome is well managed by use of Homoeopathic remedies.
The goal is to provide complete cure to the symptoms it's Complications and further progress with Homoeopathic mode of treatment.