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G. (2016, May 10). Von Willebrand Disease: The 4 minute overview [with images]. Retrieved from https://kingbiomed.com/bleeding-disorders/von-willebrand-disease-the-4-minute-overview-with-images/

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Von Willebrand Disease is a bleeding disorder caused by low levels of clotting protein in the blood.

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There are three sub-types of Von Willebrand Disease. Type 1, 2, and 3. Type 1 is the mildest form of VWD, and occurs in 70-80% of affected individuals. Type 2 includes about 20% of the individuals. VWF in Type 2 can be present in normal or near-normal amounts but doesn't function properly. Type 3 of VWD is the most severe, and includes about 5%. Affected individuals have almost no VWF in their blood.

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Von WIllebrand Disease is caused by a faulty gene that causes problems with the proteins that help blood clot.

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VWF stands for Von WIllebrand Factor. VWF is a blood glycoprotein involved in hemostasis. VWF in individuals with Von Willebrand Disease either have no VWF, they have little amounts, or it doesn't work properly.

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Von Willebrand Disease affects men and women equally. However, females be more intensely impacted due to menstruation and childbirth.

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Von Willebrand Disease. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/von-willebrand-disease/

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C. (2015, March 12). Retrieved September 07, 2018, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68UDgLGc0sQ

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Von Willebrand Disease cannot be cured but with good treatment and self-care, a person can live a healthy active life.

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Most people who have Von Willebrand Disease are born with it, however the symptoms may not show up for years. VWD is rarely developed in life.

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Gstatic.com. (2018). Von Willebrand Disease. [online] Available at: https://www.gstatic.com/healthricherkp/pdf/von_willebrand_disease.pdf [Accessed 5 Sep. 2018].

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Von Willebrand disease. (2016, December 03). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/von-willebrand-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354978

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Pediatrician, Primary Care Provider, OBGYN Doctor, Hematologist.

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Treatments usually focus on stopping or preventing bleeding episodes, usually by using medication.

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Prolonged nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums, increased menstrual flow, excessive bleeding from a cut, blood in urine, easy bruising, and excessive bleeding during childbirth.