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[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