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   How is von Willebrand disease treated?

   • Healthcare providers may treat this condition with different medications: Desmopressin: This hormone boosts the levels of von Willebrand factor in your bloodstream. This is the most common treatment for von Willebrand disease. von Willebrand factor infusions: Some people may receive infusions of von Willebrand factor to stop bleeding episodes.

   von Willebrand Disease: What It Is, Types, Symptoms & Treatment

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   What happens if you have von Willebrand disease?

   • Post-surgery bleeding: People with von Willebrand disease may have heavy bleeding after any surgery, including dental surgery. Heavy periods (menstrual bleeding): This is bleeding that’s so heavy you need to change your pad or tampon every hour, or have bleeding that lasts longer than seven days. Heavy bleeding after childbirth or miscarriage.

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   How is von Willebrand disease diagnosed?

   • Von Willebrand disease is sometimes difficult to diagnose. People with type 1 or type 2 VWD may not have major bleeding problems; as a result, they may not be diagnosed until they have heavy bleeding after surgery or some other trauma. On the other hand, type 3 VWD can cause major bleeding problems during infancy and childhood.

   IN BRIEF YOUR GUIDE TO von Willebrand Disease - NHLBI, NIH

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   Jun 22, 2022 · How do healthcare providers treat von Willebrand disease? Healthcare providers may treat this condition with different medications: Desmopressin: This hormone boosts the levels of von Willebrand factor in your bloodstream. This is the most common treatment for von Willebrand disease.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · von willebrand disease treatment Reducing the risk of bleeding — If you are diagnosed with von Willebrand disease (VWD), you will probably be referred to a hematologist. They usually recommend that you avoid medications that interfere with the function of your platelets.

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   How is von Willebrand Disease Treated? Your doctor will decide what treatment you need, based on the type of VWD you have and how severe it is. Most cases of von Willebrand disease are mild, and you may need treatment only if you have surgery, tooth extraction, or an accident. Treatments for von Willebrand disease include medicines to:

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   The guidelines for VWD were updated in 2021. Click here to read the guidelines in full, or scroll to the bottom of this page for more information. What are the Symptoms of VWD? The main symptoms of VWD are: Frequent (more than 5 a year) nosebleeds that last longer than 10 minutes. Bleeding from cuts or injuries that lasts longer than 10 minutes.

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   Learn more about bleeding disorders treatment at Penn Medicine and our comprehensive treatment center. Von Willebrand Disease Types and Von Willebrand Factor. There are three types of VWD, depending on how von Willebrand factor is affected: Type 1: With Type 1, people still produce von Willebrand factor, but at lower amounts.

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   Sep 5, 2012 · Desmopressin is the treatment of choice for type 1 von Willebrand disease patients with factor VIII and von Willebrand factor levels of 10 U/dL or over who have proved responsive to a test-infusion with the compound.

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   Feb 14, 2024 · What it is. Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a blood disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. Blood contains many proteins that help the blood clot when needed. One of these proteins is called von Willebrand factor (VWF). People with VWD either have a low level of VWF in their blood or the VWF protein doesn't work the way it should.