Wilson's disease
Also called: hepatolenticular degeneration
An inherited disorder that causes too much copper to accumulate in the organs.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
In Wilson's disease, copper isn't eliminated properly and instead accumulates, possibly to a life-threatening level. Symptoms typically begin between the ages of 12 and 23.
Very rare: Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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