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i have Wilson's disease. if caught early, it is usually treated with copper chelation therapy and zinc to counteract the copper absorption, and rarely is there an issue. BUT sometimes, it is not caught until there is a problem, especially when there is no knowledge of a family history. My sister was the first to be diagnosed. Because it is genetic, my brother and I were both screened.
in my case, liver damage was already done. i have cirrhosis of the liver, and will need a liver transplant. my sister passed away. when i get the transplant, i can look forward to being one of the lucky people who can start over with an undamaged liver, who can control the disease with just zinc and syprine alone. hope this helped!
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Can you die from Wilson's disease?
Yes, if not treated, Wilson disease may cause death.
Is there a cure for Wilson disease?
Sadly, there is no cure to Wilson's disease. : (
What disease treated by dolphinal?
what disease treated by biogesic
What treatment exists for patients with Fanconi's syndrome?
Fanconi's syndrome is best treated by attacking the underlying cause whenever possible. For example, when cystinosis is treated with the drug cysteamine to lower cystine levels in the body or Wilson disease is treated with.
How is Wilson disease treated?
Treatment involves life-long administration of either D-penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) or trientine hydrochloride (Syprine).
Is Wilson disease common?
because Wilson disease is so rare, diagnosis is often unfortunately delayed.
How is Wilson disease diagnosed?
The diagnosis of Wilson disease can be performed relatively easily through several different tests;
Is wilsons disease dominant or recessive?
Wilson's disease is recessive
What is the physiology of Wilson disease?
In Wilson disease, copper does not pass from the liver into the bile, but rather begins to accumulate within the liver.
What does it mean when copper serum is high in your blood?
High copper in the blood could be indicative of Wilson disease. Wilson disease is a disease that affects the liver, and is similar to cirrhosis.
How do you inherit Wilson's Disease?
if your dad has it
Who discovered Wilson's disease?
Dr. Samuel Kinnear Wilson in 1912, I believe.
