4. Anemia
Anemia is a condition that refers to a lack of red blood cells within the blood, and a subsequent lack of iron in the bloodstream; this can lead to a variety of health issues related to it, including an increased risk of heart attacks, permanent damage to the liver if the condition is allowed to continue for a long period of time, very pale skin and an increased feeling of lethargy; sometimes there is even an increased likelihood of fainting with the condition.
Anemia can be treated with an increase of iron in the diet through (sometimes raw) red meat, and iron-rich foods such as spinach; other times it can require supplements along with some diet changes to treat properly.
When it’s a symptom of myelodysplastic syndrome, it should always be monitored with special care to decrease the potential amount of damage that it could pose to the body.