How to Treat von Willebrand Disease
Take desmopressin to use your body's supply of von Willebrand factor.. Expect replacement therapy for more severe forms of the disease.. Discuss synthetic replacement therapies if you worry about an allergy.
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Take desmopressin to use your body's supply of von Willebrand factor.
Take desmopressin to use your body's supply of von Willebrand factor.
Expect replacement therapy for more severe forms of the disease.
Expect replacement therapy for more severe forms of the disease.
Discuss synthetic replacement therapies if you worry about an allergy.
Discuss synthetic replacement therapies if you worry about an allergy.
Take contraceptives if your periods are heavy.
Take contraceptives if your periods are heavy.
Expect clot-stabilizing medications after a minor procedure.
Expect clot-stabilizing medications after a minor procedure.
Treat superficial cuts with fibrin glue.
Treat superficial cuts with fibrin glue.
Skip blood-thinning pain relievers such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
Skip blood-thinning pain relievers such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
Discuss your condition with your doctor before every procedure.
Discuss your condition with your doctor before every procedure.
Carry a medical alert identification.
Carry a medical alert identification.
Talk to your doctor about any sports you should avoid.
Talk to your doctor about any sports you should avoid.
Look for the symptoms like excessive bleeding.
Look for the symptoms like excessive bleeding.
See your doctor if you suspect you have this condition.
See your doctor if you suspect you have this condition.
Expect blood tests to confirm the diagnosis.
Expect blood tests to confirm the diagnosis.
Discuss whether you have type 1, 2, or 3.
Discuss whether you have type 1, 2, or 3.
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