2007-03-11 15:17:30 · 4 answers · asked by chatiry 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
vWb is a bleeding disorder similar to hemophelia, except that it is not gender-specific. It is common in dogs, and can occur in people, also. Signs include sudden nosebleeds, heavy menstruation, difficulty getting bleeding to stop, and easy bruising. More information is available in great detail from the Mayo Clinic website.
2007-03-11 16:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by jhostman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone is cut whether internally or externally platelets come to the site of the wound. Platelets clot the site and stop bleeding. When the platelets get the site of injury a cascade of clotting factors (produced by the liver mainly) also join the platelets in 'sealing the wound.' One of those factors is the Von Willbrand factor which is also responsible for helping out clotting factor XIII. A person with Von Willebrands lacks Von Willebrands factor which makes that person at risk for bleeding. It's important to initiate safety measures that decrease the risk of bleeding in a patient with Von Willebrands disease. vWD is usually dxed by blood tests that show the amount of Von Willebrands factor in the blood. Treatment varies person to person. (DDAVP, replacing the factor, etc.) Hope this was helpful!
2007-03-11 15:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Von Willebrand’s disorder (VWD) is an inherited condition caused by problems with von Willebrand’s factor. People with the disorder may have frequent nosebleeds, easy bruising, heavy menstruation (periods) and/or excessive bleeding from the mouth.
2007-03-11 15:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see link below
2007-03-11 15:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by Steelr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋