Wilson's Disease

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What is Wilson's Disease?

Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder where there is excessive amounts of copper in the body's tissues. This causes a variety of effects, including liver disease and damage to the nervous system.

Alternative Names:

Hepatolenticular degeneration

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Wilson's Disease?

What are the symptoms associated with Wilson's Disease?

What are the treatment options for Wilson's Disease?

Posts on Wilson's Disease (756)

Kayser-Fleischer ring - Eye Care Community

- Oct 23, 2008

Hey, quick question - I have what appear to be Kayser Fleischer rings bilaterally. They've ...

Wilson's disease? - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Jun 27, 2008

Just wondering if anyone here has/had Wilson's Disease. I've done all the research on it bu...

Elevated Liver Enzymes - Gastroenterology Expert Forum

- Jul 26, 2007

I have Crohns disease which is under good control using Imuran (on it for one and a half ye...

jerking / tickling in body - Neurology Community

- Jun 23, 2007

in the yr .2003. EEG was done. Result - Nothing was found. Wilson'...

jerking / tickling in body - Child Behavior Community

- Jun 23, 2007

in the yr .2003. EEG was done. Result - Nothing was found. Wilson'...

jerkin in various parts of body.tickling sensation - Disaster Preparedness Community

- Jun 22, 2007

my son age 13 yrs is having some sort of peculiar movement/jerks in various parts of body ...

Anyone know what this means? - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Aug 30, 2006

I recieved a copy of the letter my Neurologist has sent to my GP today and I wondered if an...

high copper serum in blood - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Jul 25, 2006

What causes high copper serum in the blood, along with cronic ear infections, costipation, ...

wilson's disease - Hepatitis C Community

- Jan 06, 2006

Can anyone tell me more about Wilson's disease? The Dr's are pretty sure my son has this? ...

Wilson's Disease and Depression - Gastroenterology Expert Forum

- May 18, 2004

Hi- Is it possible for the psychiatric problems of Wilson's Disease to be treated succes...

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