Wilson's Disease

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 people suffer from this disease. Symptoms generally occur between ages 5 and 35.

The disease is treated through medication, these include:

• Penicillamine
• Trientine
• Zinc acetate

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