What is spinal arteriovenous malformation?
A spinal arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal tangle of arteries and veins on or near the spinal cord. The disruption in blood flow causes a lack of oxygen, leading to deterioration of spinal tissues. The malformation can also bleed or put pressure on the spinal cord, causing additional issues.
How do members experience spinal arteriovenous malformation?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with spinal arteriovenous malformation*
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Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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 spinal arteriovenous malformation*
Who has spinal arteriovenous malformation on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 10 |