Question 1

how can i treat wilson disease?

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Remove copper: Wilsons disease is a genetic disorder that leads to copper accumulation in the body.  It is typically treated with drugs that remove copper from the body (like penicillamine) or prevent it from being absorbed in the first place (like zinc).  Other therapies can be helpful in treating your particular symptoms.

Question 2

hi. what is wilson disease diseas?

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Copper poisoning : Wilson's disease is a genetic defect in the body's ability to bind plasma copper (defective ceruloplamin) which leads to excessive accumulation of copper in the body. The excess copper deposits in the central nervous system, eyes, spleen & liver leading to severe illness. The disease occurs from birth and progresses unless diagnosed and treated. Checkout www.Wilsonsdisease.Org.

Question 3

how did wilson disease get its name?

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British physician: It was named after the original British physician, a Dr. Samuel Wilson, a neurologist, who described it in 1912.

Question 4

what are the tests for wilson disease?

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Not perfect: Tests are not perfect but in the clinical setting where wilson disease is suspected, serum ceruloplasmin and serum copper levels may be helpful. Also, if the eye shows a kayser-fleicher ring or sunflower cataract, that would be indicative of possible wilson disease.

Question 5

what are some of the other symptoms of wilson disease?

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Deg.Hepa Lenticular : Hepato-lenticulardegeneration. Diagnosis often missed; should be considered in patients aged 10 to 40 years with hepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatic decompensation, and symptoms suggestive of movement or psychiatric :can vary from loss of control of emotions to depression, delusions, loss of memory, inability to focus on tasks, impulsiveness, sexual disinhibition, and other bizarre behaviors.

Question 6

describe the treatments enzyme substitution in wilson disease?

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Wilson disease: Excess opper accumulation with serious  end organ damage. Treatment after diagnosis is chelation therapy to diseaseexcess copper. Then avoidance of reaccumulation. See mayo clini wilsons disease well written and  presented for non medical personnel.

Question 7

can you provide an overview of how wilson disease affects the liver?

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Could be bad: Wilson's disease leads to copper accumulation in the body - brain/liver/eyes and elsewhere - what it does to the liver?  Well - imagine if you stuff your car engine with mud -things get, well, 'mucked up' - well that's the livers story - the liver does lots of stuff in the body - breaks down bad stuff, makes good stuff - and, is in the center of the circulation highway -so, muck up the liver and..

Question 8

my dr. says i have high copper in my blood (serum copper). could i have wilson disease?

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Need tests: Most cases of wilson disease show symptoms between childhood and early adulthood, some may present in their 30's and 40's. Diagnosis is made by blood, urine tests and an eye examination for kayser-fleischer rings (copper deposit around the cornea). Liver biopsy and genetic tests are also options. Not all patients experience the same set of symptoms or timeline, so thorough testing is important.

Question 9

when liver enzymes started to elevated in wilson disease ??

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Varies: Wilson's in infamous as an elusive diagnosis, which is unfortunate because it is so deadly if missed but easy to treat if found early. Usually the liver enzymes are up for a few years before the person gets super-sick. This the time during which we hope  to make the diagnosis.

Question 10

what genetic testing is currently available for wilson disease?

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ATP7B gene: Initial screens include levels of ceruloplasmin and copper in the blood, but a liver biopsy is usually required. Once that is "positive, " then a mutation analysis of the atp7b gene, along with other genes linked to copper accumulation in the liver, can be performed.

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