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Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in the body's tissues. The excess copper damages the liver and nervous system. |
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Symptoms
Abnormal posture of arms and legs; Confusion or delirium; Dementia; Difficulty moving arms and legs, stiffness;...
Causes
Wilson's disease is a rare inherited disorder. If both parents carry an abnormal gene for Wilson's disease, there is a...
Tests
A slit-lamp eye examination may show: Limited eye movement; Rusty or brown-colored ring around the iris...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to reduce the amount of copper in the tissues. This is done by a procedure called chelation -...
Alternative Therapies
Wilson's disease support groups can be found at www.wilsonsdisease.org and www.geneticalliance.org.
Complications
Anemia (hemolytic anemia is rare; Central nervous system complications; Cirrhosis; Death of liver tissues; Fatty liver;...
Prevention
Genetic counseling is recommended for people with a family history of Wilson's disease.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of Wilson's disease. Call a genetic counselor if you have a history...
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