The autosomal recessive form is typically severe in presentation. Genetic syndromes: Rarely, sideroblastic anemia may be part of a congenital syndrome and present with associated findings, such as ataxia, myopathy, and pancreatic insufficiency. [scientiait.com]

• Fatigue

  Unlike other forms of sideroblastic anemia, this form is not responsive to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).[2] Last updated: 10/26/2011 The symptoms of sideroblastic anemia are the same as for any anemia and iron overload.[3] These may include fatigue, weakness [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

  Symptoms and signs Symptoms of sideroblastic anemia include skin paleness, fatigue, dizziness, and enlarged spleen and liver. [scientiait.com]

• Weakness

  Unlike other forms of sideroblastic anemia, this form is not responsive to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).[2] Last updated: 10/26/2011 The symptoms of sideroblastic anemia are the same as for any anemia and iron overload.[3] These may include fatigue, weakness [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

• Heart Disease

  Heart disease, liver damage, and kidney failure can result from iron buildup in these organs.[5] Causes Causes of sideroblastic anemia can be categorized into three groups: congenital sideroblastic anemia, acquired clonal sideroblastic anemia, and acquired [scientiait.com]

• Headache

  […] anemia, this form is not responsive to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).[2] Last updated: 10/26/2011 The symptoms of sideroblastic anemia are the same as for any anemia and iron overload.[3] These may include fatigue, weakness, palpitations, shortness of breath, headaches [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

• Ataxia

  Genetic syndromes: Rarely, sideroblastic anemia may be part of a congenital syndrome and present with associated findings, such as ataxia, myopathy, and pancreatic insufficiency. [scientiait.com]

Treatments are aimed at preventing organ damage from iron overload, and controlling symptoms of anemia. People with severe anemia may require periodic transfusions. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Treatment Occasionally, the anemia is so severe that support with transfusion is required. [scientiait.com]

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Therapeutic phlebotomy can be used to manage iron overload.[16] Prognosis Sideroblastic anemias are often described as responsive or non-responsive in terms of increased hemoglobin levels to pharmacological doses of vitamin B6. 1- Congenital: 80% are [scientiait.com]

Treatments are aimed at preventing organ damage from iron overload, and controlling symptoms of anemia. People with severe anemia may require periodic transfusions. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]