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I asked earlier about my daughter. she went to the doctor for heavy periods. she gets nose bleeds. she was found to have factor viii. she is 13.

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

With that history,: Von willebrand disease is the mostly likely cause out of the 3 possibilities i gave you. There are 3 types of vwd, all of which can be managed so your daughter can live an active, healthy life once you & she learn what to do. See http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/health/health-topics/topics/vwd/.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I asked earlier about my daughter. she went to the doctor for heavy periods. she gets nose bleeds. she was found to have factor viii. she is 13.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

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