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Encyclopedia: Wilson's Disease
Wilson's disease or hepatolenticular degeneration is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which copper accumulates in tissues; this manifests itself with neurological symptoms and liver disease. It is treated with medication that decreases copper absorption or removes the excess copper from the body, but occasionally a liver transplant is required. About 60% of patients have predominantly liver disease at the time when they come under medical attention; they are on...
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Wilson Disease
Describes the cause, symptoms, and diagnosis of Wilson disease and summarizes treatment options.
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Wilson's disease - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilson's disease or hepatolenticular degeneration is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which copper accumulates in tissues; this manifests as ...
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Wilson's Disease Association International
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Wikipedia: Wilson Disease
Wilson Disease is a genetic disorder which causes the body to store too much copper in the tissues. This leads to neurological problems and liver disease. Fast Facts: Alternative name: Hepatolenticular degeneration Rare...
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Can prenatal vitamin cause wilson disease?
with my pills it says Contraindications Wilson's disease. Hemochromatosis. Treatment of pernicious or other megaloblastic anemias. does that...
with my pills it says Contraindications Wilson's disease. Hemochromatosis. Treatment of pernicious or other megaloblastic anemias. does that...
When something is 'contraindicated' that means that you should not take it if you have the diseases or dysfunctions named. You can not get Wilson's Disease from a prenatal...
Asked by SimplySweet - 4 months ago
What does Wilson's disease have to do with the thyroid?
My sister may be having problems with her thyroid, the doctor is testing her for...
My sister may be having problems with her thyroid, the doctor is testing her for...
Excessive copper can get deposited anywhere and thyroid gland, though very uncommonly affected, may therefore get affected. Therefore the necessity of thyroid tests for ruling out any consequences. ...
Asked by blu_eyd_dvl - 26 months ago
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Wilsons Disease
I am curious if there are any others with Wilsons Disease in here?? as Galzin for maintence therapy for Wilsons Disease? Is there much difference...
Sep 09, 2008
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Wilson's Disease
body. It's like a rush of acid being poured all over my mucsles. He says I have Wilson's Disease with wilson's, did you already know you had that, or did you find that while trying...
Sep 09, 2008
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Wilson's Disease???
have Wilson's Disease, a really rare disease. He suspects this because of the test results on blood work which he had us do twice to be sure. Here is the description: "Wilson's disease causes the body...
May 10, 2007
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