Von Willebrand disease history and symptoms

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Symptoms

The various types of vWD present with varying degrees of bleeding tendency, usually in the form of easy bruising, nosebleeds and bleeding gums. Women may experience heavy menstrual periods and blood loss during childbirth.

Severe internal or joint bleeding is rare (which only occurs in type 3 vWD).