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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 What is VWD? Von Willebrand Disease is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder. It's the partial or complete lack of either the Von Willebrand Factor or Factor VIII. How does blood clot? Blood clotting normally occurs when there is damage to a blood vessel. Platelets immediately begin to adhere to the cut edges of the vessel and release chemicals to attract even more platelets. There are also many "factors", including fibrin, that help to activate the clotting process and help the platelets to "stick". A platelet plug is formed, and the external bleeding stops. Blood clotting normally occurs when there is damage to a blood vessel. Platelets immediately begin to adhere to the cut edges of the vessel and release chemicals to attract even more platelets. There are also many "factors", including fibrin, that help to activate the clotting process and help the platelets to "stick". A platelet plug is formed, and the external bleeding stops. How does the blood of people with VWD clot differently? A person with VWD is either lacking the VWF or Factor VIII.These two factors act as glue to hold the platelets together and without them it takes longer for your body to create a blood clot. What are the three types? Type 1- Type 1 VWD is the mildest and most common form of VWD, characterized by low levels of VWF. About 70% to 80% of people with VWD have type 1. Type 2- In these people, the Von Willebrand factor itself has an abnormality and doesn't work correctly. Type 3- This is severe Von Willebrand disease. These people may have a total absence of Von Willebrand factor, and factor VIII levels are often less than 10%.It is also commonly know as hemophilia.This is only in males due to the genetic make up. Both Type I and Type II are found it girls as well as boys. About 1% of the word's population has VWDbut not everyone with the disease is aware of it.The first step is to actually go to the doctor and get diagnosed. This can be a life changing diseasebut it doesn't have to be a bad thing. Symptoms: Heavy bleeding after a cut or other accident; Heavy bleeding after surgery;Frequent, large bruises from minor bumps or injuries; Frequent or hard-to-stop nosebleeds;Prolonged bleeding from the gums after a dental procedure, Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
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