5. Leukemia Risk
There are plenty of different health factors which can increase your risk of developing MDS, and you should speak to your doctor if you are described by any of these potential conditions – this is true even if you aren’t experiencing any of the associated or related symptoms of MDS, especially due to the fact that MDS tends to present without any of the characteristic symptoms of the disorder during the initial stages.
One of the conditions that is known for going hand-in-hand with a diagnosis of MDS can potentially be leukemia, and this can happen either before or after a diagnosis of Myelodysplastic Syndrome. You might develop MDS as a result of having developed (and treated) leukemia, or this might happen in the other order.
You should speak to your doctor if you spot any symptoms of either condition, or have ever experienced a diagnosis of either of these conditions.