What is superficial siderosis?

Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system is a condition caused by repeated slow bleeding into the brain (subarachnoid space), as a result, iron storage complex settles into the subpial layers of the brain and spinal cord.

How do members experience superficial siderosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with superficial siderosis*

*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.

Top treatments taken by people for superficial siderosis*

Who has superficial siderosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 0
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 5