Question 1

what is the fate of someone who does not treat wilsons disease?

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Universally fatal: without treatment. With treatment including liver transplantation 5 year survival can be as high as 88%. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 2

if someone has wilsons disease, then how does he function compared to a normal person?

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Pretty normal: Until the wilson's disease causes liver function compromise, you should function normally. With proper treatment you should not have any functional problems.

Question 3

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 4

what kind of doctor would i want to be in the care of for wilsons disease?

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Team approach: With a condition like Wilson's there may be issues in more than one organ system.  Therefore, you would be taken care of by a team of doctors with your primary care as the coordinator.  A gastroenterologist would be involved to help with any liver issues and a neurologist may be consulted about any brain effects.  Less often a cardiologist or endocrinologist could be involved.

Question 5

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 6

what is cure for wilsons disease?

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Treatment: There is no cure. The treatment is to maintain a low copper diet. D-penicillamine and trientine are two drugs that are used to treat the copper overload. Both drugs require careful monitoring.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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i suffer from serious cronic migraines almost 4 years now.i take lots of medicine.i also have wilsons disease.

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Expert Tx: I hope you're under the care of the very best possible rxperts since it can make a big difference in Wilson's. If possible do some research to find the very best. The varied effects of the disease may interact w/ other conditions and frustrate efforts otherwise. The meds you need may have painful side effects and supportive psychotherapy can help you to understand and deal w/ this.

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