Describe Wilson's Disease, please?

Something came up and I heard that Wilson's disease is something with the brain and in rare cases, it can be diguised at a liver disease? Is this true or false? If it is false, can you please give some details and explanation? Thank you.

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Wilson's disease causes the body to retain copper. The liver of a person who has Wilson's disease does not release copper into bile as it should. Bile is a liquid produced by the liver that helps with digestion. As the intestines absorb copper from food, the copper builds up in the liver and injures liver tissue. Eventually, the damage causes the liver to release the copper directly into the bloodstream, which carries the copper throughout the body. The copper buildup leads to damage in the kidneys, brain, and eyes. If not treated, Wilson's disease can cause severe brain damage, liver failure, and death.

Wilson's disease is hereditary. Symptoms usually appear between the ages of 6 and 20 years, but can begin as late as age 40. The most characteristic sign is the Kayser-Fleischer ring鈥攁 rusty brown ring around the cornea of the eye that can be seen only through an eye exam. Other signs depend on whether the damage occurs in the liver, blood, central nervous system, urinary system, or musculoskeletal system. Many signs can be detected only by a doctor, like swelling of the liver and spleen; fluid buildup in the lining of the abdomen; anemia; low platelet and white blood cell count in the blood; high levels of amino acids, protein, uric acid, and carbohydrates in urine; and softening of the bones. Some symptoms are more obvious, like jaundice, which appears as yellowing of the eyes and skin; vomiting blood; speech and language problems; tremors in the arms and hands; and rigid muscles.

It is very rare and it is genetic- inherited from parents. it is treatable and sufferers can lead a normal life with diet restrictions and medication.

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Wilson's disease also known as hepatolenticular degeneration is mostly predominant in males. The symptoms usually appear between the ages 18-21 but very rarely before 5 yrs. The symptoms both effects the liver and brain. Symptoms that effect the liver and hepatic systems are Chronic active hepatitis and fulminant fulminant liver failure. Neurotic symptoms includes mood disorders, dimentia, and parkinsonism. This disease can also effect your dermal, cardiac, renal and opthalmic systems.