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Overview
The goal of treatment is to reduce the amount of copper in the tissues. This is done by a procedure called chelation - certain medications can bind to copper and help remove it through the kidneys or gut. Treatment must be lifelong. [read article]
Tests for Wilson's Disease
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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
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A liver biopsy is a test that takes a sample of tissue from the liver for examination. More
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Serum Copper Test
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Common tests that are used to evaluate liver function include: Albumin; Alpha-1 antitrypsin; ALP; ALT; AST; Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT; Prothrombin tim... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A genetic test examines the genetic information contained inside a person's cells, called DNA , to determine if that person has or will develop a certain disea... More
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Ophthalmoscopy is an examination of the back part of the eyeball (fundus), which includes the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels. More
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Ceruloplasmin is a copper-containing protein. This article discusses the test to measure the level of the protein in the clear liquid part of the blood (serum. More
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The 24-hour urine copper test measures the amount of copper in a urine sample. More
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Uric acid is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in some foods and drinks, such as liver, anchovies, mackerel,... More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test. More
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Medical Procedures for Wilson's Disease
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
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Surgical Procedures for Wilson's Disease
Prescribed Medications for Wilson's Disease
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PENICILLAMINE (pen uh SIL uh meen) binds with heavy metals and cystine in the body. It is used to treat Wilson's disease and cystinuria. It is also used to tre... More
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TRIENTINE binds to copper and other metals in the body. It is used to treat Wilson's disease. This medicine will lower the amount of copper in the body but doe... More
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Zinc (zingk) is needed by the body to maintain normal structure and function. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low zinc levels. It is also used ... More
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Herbs and Supplements for Wilson's Disease What's this?
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Zinc has been used since ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing, although the usefulness of this approach is only partially confirmed by the clinical data ... More
Efficacy Grade B
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