I have lever cooper,what is medication?

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What is this condition called?

Wilson disease, which is an inherited condition that causes copper to accumulate in your liver, brain and other vital organs. When it accumulated in the liver, the liver releases the copper directly into the bloodstream, which carries the copper throughout the body, which leads to damage in the kidneys, brain, and eyes. If not treated, Wilson’s disease can cause severe brain damage, liver failure, and death.

What is the treatment of Wilson disease?

- Drugs like D-penicillamine, trientine hydrochloride, or zinc acetate
- Vitamin B6
- Low-copper diet, avoiding mushrooms, nuts, chocolate, dried fruit, liver, and shellfish
- Liver transplantation

What are the symptoms of Wilson disease?

- Rusty brown ring around the cornea of the eye called the Kayser-Fleischer ring, which can be seen by eye examination
- Swelling of the liver and spleen
- Yellowish discoloration of eyes and skin (Jaundice) 
- Fluid accumulation in the abdomen (Ascitis)
- Vomiting blood
- Speech and language problems 
- Tremors in the arms and hands 
- Anemia
- Low plateletS
- High levels of amino acids, protein, uric acid, and carbohydrates in urine
- Softening of the bones
- Rigid muscles

What is the diagnosis of Wilson disease?

- Physical examination
- CBC
- Urine analysis
- Liver function tests
- Copper level
- Eye examination
- Liver biopsy

What do we advice?

You should consult a gastroenterologist to do more investigations and give the right treatment

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