Myelodysplastic Syndrome (Overview, Signs and Symptoms, Complication, Causes and Risk factors, Diagnosis, Treatment, Outlook)

Thrombocytopenia

Lack of platelets in the body known as thrombocytopenia. Platelets help in blood clotting. The lower than a healthy amount of platelets in the body cause easy bleeding that does not stop even by minor cuts on the skin. Bleeding of the gums and nose bleed is widespread among patients of MDS.