Von Willebrand Disease is caused from a gene in a person’s deoxyribose nucleic acid or DNA. To tell if someone possibly has von Willebrand Disease, read the list below for symptoms.

·   Unwarranted bloody noses

·   Sustained bleeding

·   Unexplained bruises

·   Mucous membrane bleedings

·   Lengthened discharge of fluids  from cuts and scratches

vWD Symptom: nose bleeds
vWD Symptom: Bruises
Von Willebrand Disease: Symptoms

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Information About the vWD Family of Disorders
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