Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is von willebrand disease (vWD)?
vWD is a blood disorder that impairs blood clotting. In people with vWD, a protein called von Willebrand factor either does not function properly, or insuffecient. It's a genetic condition that occurs due to inheriting an abnormal gene that codes for the production of von Willebrand factor in the body.
Symptoms of von willebrand disease (vWD)
Nosebleed
Bruising easily
Red spots on the skin
Gum bleeding
Questions your doctor may ask to check for von willebrand disease (vWD)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose von willebrand disease (vWD)
Are you having nose bleeding?
Do you bleed easily, even due to minor injuries?
Do you have small red dots which look like bleeding under the skin?
Do you have gum bleeding recently?
Treatment for von willebrand disease (vWD)
While there is no cure, it can be managed and people can live norma lives. Mild cases of vWD may only have to be treated if injured or before surgical procedures where bleeding might be expected. Medications or injection of clotting factors may be prescribed to help the blood to clot.
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Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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