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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.

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   What should you do if you have von Willebrands?

   • Wear a medical bracelet: It is also important that people with VWD wear a medical bracelet to note that they have the condition. This alerts medical professionals in case of an emergency. Here are some commonly asked questions about treatment for VWD. Should a person eat or avoid any particular foods if they have von Willebrands?

   Von Willebrand disease treatment: Options and self-care

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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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   Oct 26, 2021 · Many doctors consider desmopressin (DDAVP) the first treatment for managing von Willebrand disease. It can be used before minor surgical procedures to help control bleeding. You might be given a trial of desmopressin to make sure it's effective for you.

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   • What Is Von Willebrand Disease?
   • What Happens If You Have Von Willebrand Disease?
   • How Common Is This condition?

   Von Willebrand disease is a common blood disorder that keeps your blood from clotting. This is an inherited disorder, meaning parents may pass the disorder on to their biological children. Healthcare providers treat this disorder with medication to help with blood clotting.

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   People with von Willebrand disease may bleed more than usual. For example, they may have frequent nosebleeds or bleed for a long time after getting a minor cut. Women or people designated female at birth (DFAB) may have heavy menstrual periods or heavy bleeding after giving birth. People who have the most serious form of von Willebrand disease may ...

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   Von Willebrand disease affects 1% of the U.S. population and is the most common bleeding disorder in the United States. Globally, von Willebrand disease affects an estimated 23 to 110 in 1 million people. The numbers vary because people may have bleeding issues, but aren’t diagnosed with von Willebrand disease. In some cases, people have had bleedi...

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   Jan 12, 2021 · Article history. Connected Content. ASH ISTH NHF WFH 2021 guidelines on the diagnosis of von Willebrand disease. Laboratory assays of VWF activity and use of desmopressin trials in the diagnosis of VWD: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Split-Screen. Share. Tools. PDF. Background:

   • Author: Nathan T. Connell, Veronica H. Flood, Romina Brignardello-Petersen, Rezan Abdul-Kadir, Alice Arapshi...

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5. www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › vwdWhat is von Willebrand Disease? | CDC

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   The type of treatment prescribed for VWD depends on the type and severity of the disease. For minor bleeds, treatment might not be needed. The most commonly used types of treatment are: Desmopressin Acetate Injection. This medicine (DDAVP ®) is injected into a vein to treat people with milder forms of VWD (mainly Type 1). It works by making ...

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   Apr 16, 2024 · von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder. It can be inherited or, less commonly, it can develop later in life (this type of VWD is not heritable and is referred to as acquired von Willebrand syndrome [AVWS]).

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   Dec 18, 2023 · The main aim of treatment for von Willebrand disease is to prevent or control bleeding episodes. Treatment can involve prescribed medication and self-care.