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Von Willebrand disease is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder .

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Symptoms
Nose bleeds; Bleeding of the gums; Abnormal menstrual bleeding; Bruising; Skin rash.
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Causes
Von Willebrand disease is caused by a deficiency of von Willebrand factor. Von Willebrand factor helps platelets to clu...
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Tests
Normal platelet count; Prolonged bleeding time; Reduced von Willebrand factor level; Reduced platelet aggregation (plat...
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Treatments
Medications such as desamino-8-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) can be given to raise the levels of von Willebrand factor, ...
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Drugs
Treatment with desmopressin.
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Risk Factors
  • Caucasian Females
  • Family history of Bleeding Disorders
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Complications
Post-operative hemorrhage (bleeding) may occur. If you have von Willebrand disease, do not take nonsteroidal anti-infla...
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Prevention
  • Genetic Counseling
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if bleeding occurs without reason. If you have von Willebrand disease and are scheduled ...
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