Von Willebrand disease
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder.
VWD can cause problems at any timefrom birth, but for many people the symptoms are so mild that they may never know they have it. It's estimated that around 1% of the UK population have reduced level
VWD is usually caused by a fault in the gene responsible for the production of Von Willebrand factor. This genetic faultcan be passed on to a child by one or both of their parents. There are four dif
MildVWD might not need any treatment, and you may be able to manage the condition by taking special precautions and making a few lifestyle changes. Otherwise, three main treatments are available to e
If you have VWD, your clinical team will pass information about you on to the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service (NCARDRS). This helps scientists look for better ways