What is chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency?
Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) is a term used to describe compromised flow of blood in the veins draining the central nervous system.
How do members experience chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency*
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Who has chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 26 | |
| 60s | 25 | |
| 70+ | 17 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 28 | |
| Female | 58 |
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