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    Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to metabolize and excrete copper. Common symptoms include fatigue, lack of appetite, abdominal pain, jaundice, and golden-brown discoloration of the eyes. It is diagnosed through a liver biopsy to test for excess copper levels or identification of genetic mutations and affects approximately 1 in 30,000 people worldwide. Treatment involves heavy metal toxicity medication, dietary supplements, and potentially liver transplants if left untreated.

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    Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to metabolize and excrete copper. Common symptoms include fatigue, lack of appetite, abdominal pain, jaundice, and golden-brown discoloration of the eyes. It is diagnosed through a liver biopsy to test for excess copper levels or identification of genetic mutations and affects approximately 1 in 30,000 people worldwide. Treatment involves heavy metal toxicity medication, dietary supplements, and potentially liver transplants if left untreated.

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    Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to metabolize and excrete copper. Common symptoms include fatigue, lack of appetite, abdominal pain, jaundice, and golden-brown discoloration of the eyes. It is diagnosed through a liver biopsy to test for excess copper levels or identification of genetic mutations and affects approximately 1 in 30,000 people worldwide. Treatment involves heavy metal toxicity medication, dietary supplements, and potentially liver transplants if left untreated.

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    Sympt oms:

    DOM INANT
    - Fatigue, lack of appetite or
    abdominal pain OR
    Wilson Disease - A yellowing of the skin and
    the whites of the eye
    RECESSIVE
    By: Sher idan Dotson, Meadow (jaundice) Wilson disease is an autosomal
    - Golden-brown eye recessive disease, which
    Shelton, and Autumn Stapleton means it occurs equally in men
    discoloration
    and women.
    (Kayser-Fleischer rings)
    - Fluid buildup in the legs or
    abdomen
    - Problems with speech,
    swallowing or physical
    coordination

    How is it diagnosed?
    - Your doctor inserts a thin
    needle through your skin, into How common is W ilson disease?
    your liver and draws a small - Worldwide, approximately
    sample of tissue. A lab tests 1 in 30,000 have Wilson
    Disease.
    the tissue for excess copper. Treat ment :
    - It is more common is
    - Genetic China, Japan, and - Heavy metal toxicity
    - A blood test can identify the Sardinia medication
    genetic mutations that cause - Dietary Supplements
    - Liver transplants
    Wilson disease.
    Prognosis:
    - Untreated Wilson disease
    is associated with sever
    brain damage, liver www.medicalcarecenter.com
    failure, and death

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