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Wilson's disease
Wilson disease is a genetic condition in which a person's body cannot handle the normal amount of copper obtained through foods. Over time, the copper accumulates in the body and damages the liver and other organs.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
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Why are cu and ceruloplasmin levels paradoxically low in wilson's disease?
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What are some symptoms to Wilson's disease? I am a Vegetarian, is this likely for me?
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If someone has wilsons disease, then how does he function compared to a normal person?
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Could ALT return to normal if you have wilson's disease and it's not treated? Could it randomly return to normal or would it increase?
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What does it mean for wilson's disease to be a "metabolic disorder?"
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Hi I suffer from serious cronic migraines almost 4 years now.i take lots of medicine.i also have wilsons disease.
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What would happen to someone with Wilson's disease if they accidentally ate pennies or some copper jewelry. Would they die?
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