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*

*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 chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency*

Who has chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 6
40s 13
50s 25
60s 27
70+ 14

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 28
Female 58