My 2 1/2 month grandson was tested today for Von Willebrand disease after other tests did not give answers. He occasionally has some blood when he spits up after nursing and has bruising on his little arms, legs, etc. There is a five to seven day wait for test results. Could he bleed to death if he were to get cut?
Hello and thanks for writing in. For many kids with this disorder, the symptoms are so mild that they never know they have it. Those with a more severe form of the disease, need proper diagnosis and a treatment plan. Seriousness of the condition depends on the severity of this disease. Only a proper test result can say about the type and seriousness of the FWD. I would advise you to wait for the complete test result and take care of the baby for any bruises or cuts. Hope this answers your queryRegards