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Wilson's disease is a genetic/inherited disease which affects women and | Wilson's disease is a [[Genetic_disorders|genetic/inherited disease]] which affects women and men equally. It is caused by the build-up of [[copper|copper]] is certain [[organs|organs]] such as the [[liver|liver]] and the [[brain|brain]]. Roughly 1 in 30,000<ref>https://www.healthline.com/health/wilsons-disease#symptoms</ref> people suffer from this disease. Symptoms generally occur between ages 5 and 35. | ||
The disease is treated through medication, these include | The disease is treated through medication, these include<ref>https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/wilsons-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353256</ref>: | ||
*[[Penicillamine|Penicillamine]] | |||
*[[Trientine|Trientine]] | |||
*[[Zinc acetate|Zinc acetate]] | |||
It can also be managed through dietary changes, this will include low copper meals. <br> | |||
Symptoms include: | Symptoms include: | ||
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*weight loss | *weight loss | ||
*nausea and loss of appetite | *nausea and loss of appetite | ||
*jaundice | *[[Jaundice|jaundice]] | ||
*oedema | *oedema | ||
*muscle cramps | *muscle cramps | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:41, 18 October 2018
Wilson's disease is a genetic/inherited disease which affects women and men equally. It is caused by the build-up of copper is certain organs such as the liver and the brain. Roughly 1 in 30,000[1] people suffer from this disease. Symptoms generally occur between ages 5 and 35.
The disease is treated through medication, these include[2]:
It can also be managed through dietary changes, this will include low copper meals.
Symptoms include:
- fatigue
- weight loss
- nausea and loss of appetite
- jaundice
- oedema
- muscle cramps