What is von Willebrand disease?
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*
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*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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Top treatments taken by people for von Willebrand disease*
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Who has von Willebrand disease on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 22 | |
| 40s | 24 | |
| 50s | 25 | |
| 60s | 21 | |
| 70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | |
| Female | 101 |
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