Nickel: the essentials. Nickel is found as a constituent in most meteorites and often serves as one of the criteria for distinguishing a meteorite from other minerals. Iron meteorites, or siderites, may contain iron alloyed with from 5 to nearly 20% nickel. The USA 5-cent coin (whose nickname is nickel) contains just 25% nickel.
Common symptoms of VWD are: â¢ easy bruising. â¢ bleeding from nose and gums. â¢ prolonged bleeding from skin lacerations. â¢ bleeding from the gums when baby teeth fall out or after tooth extractions. â¢ heavy or prolonged bleeding during menstruation, called menorrhagia.
Take a closer look at von Willebrand disease. von Willebrand Disease (VWD) is the most common hereditary bleeding disorder. A family history of a bleeding disorder is the primary risk factor. Because many people with VWD have very mild signs, the condition can go undetected for years. Are you one of the 2% of Americans affected by VWD? Take a closer look at VWD.