Tag: Genetic bleeding disorder

Affecting approximately 1 in 5,617 live male births, a **factor 8 blood disorder**, or Hemophilia A, is a genetic condition caused by missing or defective factor VIII, a crucial blood-clotting protein. This deficiency leads to prolonged bleeding episodes that can occur spontaneously or after injury, impacting the body's ability to stop bleeding effectively.

Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, affecting up to 1 in 100 people, though many cases are mild. Understanding **what triggers von Willebrand's disease** requires distinguishing between its inherited genetic cause and the rare, acquired form that can develop later in life.