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Wilson's Disease
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Wilson's disease
Wilson's disease
Wilson's disease is an autosomal recessive disorder which results in the accumulation of copper in the liver , brain and other vital organs
What is wilson's
disease
symptoms
- Fatigue, lack of appetite or abdominal pain
- A yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eye (jaundice)
- Golden-brown eye discoloration (Kayser-Fleischer rings)
- Fluid buildup in the legs or abdomen
- Problems with speech, swallowing or physical coordination
- Uncontrolled movements or muscle stiffness
causes
causes
Wilson's disease is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, which means that to develop the disease you must inherit one copy of the defective gene from each parent.
Complications
Complications
- liver cirrhosis
- liver failure
- persistent neurological problems
- kidney stones
- anaemia
- jaundice
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