Patient's question:
My sister has been feeling dizzy recently, her complexion has become pale, and she has some bleeding spots on her body. I accompanied her to the hospital for a thorough examination. The blood test results showed a decrease in all three blood cell lines. A bone marrow biopsy was performed, and it was considered to be myelodysplastic syndrome. Then, chemotherapy began. Now, one cycle of chemotherapy has already been completed. I would like to understand what precautions should be taken for the care of myelodysplastic syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Patients and family members of myelodysplastic syndrome should be aware that enhancing nutrition to boost immunity is very necessary, and maintaining ecological balance is equally important to facilitate early discharge and increase the chance of infection. At the same time, personal hygiene is also very important, such as frequent bathing, changing clothes, cleaning shoes, and trimming nails. It is also advised that people should always keep their oral cavity, skin, and perianal areas clean. Additionally, maintaining cleanliness in the ward, opening windows frequently to ensure fresh air, not spitting anywhere, and reducing the risk of respiratory infections are essential to ensure better and faster recovery for the patients.