Wilson’s disease is a genetic disorder which is characterised by the accumulation of excessive copper (copper is required for healthy skin, nerves and bones) in some crucial organs like the liver and the brain. Normally, copper is absorbed from food and excess of this element is excreted through bile. In patients with Wilson’s disease, the elimination of bile does not occur properly, resulting in the accumulation of copper in various organs. This disease often exhibits a variety of symptoms and thus creates confusion in the physicians in diagnosing it. Some of the symptoms include depression, difficulty in speaking, swallowing and walking, tiredness, shivering, reduced appetite and many more. Drug therapy is commonly the preferred mode of treatment for Wilson’s disease. However in extreme condition liver transplant may also be recommended.
Initiatives aimed at increasing awareness, expanding access to genetic testing and specialized care centres, and fostering research into novel therapeutic approaches are critical steps toward addressing the unmet needs of this patient population.
Tremour, especially in the hands, is a condition experienced mostly by the elderly population. Though not life-threatening, it could be the sign of some serious ailments.
Did you know anemia could be a sign of copper defeciency?
After being diagnosed with Wilson's disease, Mumbai resident Sanjeevani Pathwardhan, decided to adopt two children as it is a hereditary disease. Here's what you need to know about this disease.
Initiatives aimed at increasing awareness, expanding access to genetic testing and specialized care centres, and fostering research into novel therapeutic approaches are critical steps toward addressing the unmet needs of this patient population.
Tremour, especially in the hands, is a condition experienced mostly by the elderly population. Though not life-threatening, it could be the sign of some serious ailments.
Did you know anemia could be a sign of copper defeciency?
After being diagnosed with Wilson's disease, Mumbai resident Sanjeevani Pathwardhan, decided to adopt two children as it is a hereditary disease. Here's what you need to know about this disease.
