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Tareq Abadl: Why Do Some People Bruise And Bleed So Easily?
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Mar 12, 2026, 11:17

Tareq Abadl: Why Do Some People Bruise And Bleed So Easily?

Tareq Abadl, Medical Laboratory Specialist and Director of the Blood Bank at Dr. Abdelkader Al-Mutawakkil Hospital, shared a post on LinkedIn:

”’Why do some people bruise and bleed so easily?’

It’s not just weakness or coincidence… it could be linked to something called von Willebrand Disease (VWD)

What is it?

  • A genetic disorder that affects a protein called von Willebrand Factor (VWF).
  • This factor acts like a ‘bridge’ between platelets and blood vessel walls at the site of injury.
  • It also protects an important protein called Factor VIII from breaking down.
  • If VWF is missing or not working properly platelets don’t stick well plus Factor VIII decreases, leading to longer and heavier bleeding.

Symptoms you might notice:

  • Easy bruising even from minor bumps
  • Frequent nosebleeds
  • Prolonged bleeding after surgery or tooth extraction
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding in women
  • Bleeding into joints or muscles after injury or surgery
  • Internal bleeding (digestive or urinary tract) in severe cases
  • Sometimes anemia due to chronic blood loss

Types:

Type 1:
Mild to moderate, reduced amount of VWF (most common)

Type 2:
Moderate, VWF is present but doesn’t function properly (subtypes include 2A, 2B, 2M, 2N)

Type 3:
Very severe and rare, almost complete absence of VWF serious and chronic bleeding

Diagnosis involves:

  • Standard blood tests
  • Measuring VWF levels
  • Platelet function tests
  • Clotting studies
  • Factor VIII measurement
  • Family medical history is very important
  • Sometimes tests need repeating because results can vary depending on timing (e.g., during infection or pregnancy)

Treatment depends on severity:

  • Desmopressin (DDAVP): stimulates the body to release more VWF (useful in mild to moderate cases)
  • Factor concentrates: for severe cases or Type 3
  • Antifibrinolytic drugs like Tranexamic acid to reduce bleeding, especially in dental procedures or menstruation
  • Special interventions for surgical or joint bleeding

Preventive advice:

Avoid medications that increase bleeding risk (like aspirin or certain painkillers)

  • Regular follow-up with a hematologist

Important note:

This condition doesn’t stop someone from living a normal life, but they need to know their diagnosis and avoid risks—especially before surgery or medical procedures.

Women should also be aware that heavy menstrual bleeding isn’t always ‘normal’; it can be a sign of an underlying disorder.”

Tareq Abadl: Why Do Some People Bruise And Bleed So Easily?

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