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von Willebrand disease is an hereditary or acquired bleeding disorder characterized by a deficiency of the von Willebrand factor resulting in platelet dysfunction. The von Willebrand factor plays an important role in blood clotting.
How do members experience von Willebrand disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with von Willebrand disease*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for von Willebrand disease*
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von Willebrand disease is an hereditary or acquired bleeding disorder characterized by a deficiency of the von Willebrand factor resulting in platelet dysfunction. The von Willebrand factor plays an important role in blood clotting.
Common symptoms reported by people with von Willebrand disease
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for von Willebrand disease
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Compare treatments taken by people with von Willebrand disease
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Got a question about living with von Willebrand disease? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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