Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I've not, but I looked it up on the net just to see and this is some of what I found. Introduction to.. von Willebrand Disease.. and Other Coagulation Disorders..... The bleeding disorder now called haemophilia A or factor VIII deficiency has been known since biblical times. Physicians referred to it in medical literature in 1793. Haemophilia B or factor IX deficiency, on the other hand, was not recognized as a distinct entity until 1952. It is now known account for 20% of all cases of haemophilia. At least eight other coagulation disorders have been identified, most of them in the 20th century and some only within the past 25 years. Von Willebrand Disease It may surprise some in the haemophilia community to learn than von Willebrand’s disease is believed to be the most common inherited bleeding disorder in humans, estimated to occur in up to 3% of the population. It was first described in 1926 by von Willebrand, a Finnish physician, who reported a new type of bleeding disorder among the inhabitants of some islands between Sweden and Finland. Von Willebrand observed that these patients had an abnormality in their blood platelet function. Years later it was found that some people with von Willebrand’s disease also have a low level of factor VIII. Becky I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars." - Og Mandino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Here's the website The Other Bleeding Disorder Becky I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars." - Og Mandino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 It is. Plus I have a tendency to study up on something myself even if they did give out enough info. I think you go deaf when you're in the dr's office also. ) I wish her the best of luck in this! It is so hard to get info from the drs some times. Becky I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars." - Og Mandino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 other than I believe it is inherited, no. Gayla <goatclearing@...> wrote: A friend's daughter has been diagnosed with this blood disorder adn is seeing a cancer doctor about it. Has anyone here heard about it? Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, more on new and used cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 What Is von Willebrand Disease? Von Willebrand disease is an inherited bleeding disorder. Children born with the disease have one or both of the following: Low levels of a protein that helps the blood to clot, or The protein does not work as it should. This clotting protein is called von Willebrand factor. When some of this factor is missing or defective it can cause prolonged bleeding after an injury or accident. What is clotting? An injury (like a cut) to a blood vessel causes a complex chain of events called the clotting process, which results in a blood clot. Clotting is your body's reaction to bleeding to keep you from losing too much blood. Losing too much blood can be life threatening and can damage your internal organs. What is von Willebrand Factor? Certain proteins in your blood help the blood to clot. Von Willebrand factor is one of those proteins. It is made by the lining of cells in the wall of blood vessels (veins and arteries). When blood vessels are damaged, platelets (small blood cells that collect and stick together to plug cuts and breaks in blood vessels) clump together at the site of the injury. Von Willebrand factor acts like glue that helps the platelets stick together. Von Willebrand factor is also a carrier of clotting factor VIII, another protein that helps your blood to clot. Types of von Willebrand Disease There are three major types of von Willebrand disease: Type 1: A low level of the von Willebrand factor. Levels of factor VIII may also be lower than normal. This is the mildest and most common form of the disease. About 3 out of 4 of all people with von Willebrand disease have Type 1. Type 2: Due to a defect, the von Willebrand factor does not work as it should. Type 2 is divided into 2A and 2B. Each is treated differently so it is important to know the exact type. Type 3: People with this type usually have no von Willebrand factor and low levels of factor VIII. Type 3 is severe and very rare. Now that I understand ... how about agrimony, goldenseal, mistletoe, and yarrow, which can act as coagulants, among other things they do.. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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