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von Willebrand' s Disease
Medical Questions » von Willebrand' s Disease
Name: von Willebrand' s Disease |
Also known as: Vascular Haemophilia |
Rare cause of prolonged bleeding. |
Causes of von Willebrand' s Disease Inherited. Patients lack one of the essential factors involved in the complex process of blood clotting. |
Symptoms of von Willebrand' s Disease Most cases are mild, and patients experience nose bleeds, heavy periods, bleeding gums and bleeding into the gut. Excessive bleeding also occurs with any cut or surgery and is dramatically worsened by aspirin. |
Tests for von Willebrand' s Disease Diagnosis confirmed by appropriate blood tests. |
Treatment for von Willebrand' s Disease None required in the majority of patients, but aspirin must be avoided. An injection of a blood extract that contains the missing factors is given before surgery and to those who experience excessive bleeding from a severe case of the disease.
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Complications of von Willebrand' s Disease of its treatment Bleeding into joints may cause premature arthritis. |
Likely Outcome of von Willebrand' s Disease Disease is normally mild, and has an excellent long term prognosis. |
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