Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Von Willebrand diseaseUpdated: 2019-10-29OverviewVon Willebrand disease is often inherited, but in rare cases, it may develop later in life. SymptomsSymptoms may include recurrent and prolonged nosebleeds, bleeding from the gums, increased menstrual flow and excessive bleeding from a cut. TreatmentsTreatment focuses on stopping or preventing bleeding episodes, typically by using medications. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use