The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Wilson's Disease may include:
List of 84 Wilson's Disease Symptoms
Note that Wilson's Disease symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Wilson's Disease signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Liver disease is the most common symptom in children; neurological disease is most common in young adults. The cornea of the eye can also be affected: the 'Kayser-Fleischer ring' is a deep copper-colored ring at the periphery of the cornea, and is thought to represent copper deposits. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
The most characteristic sign is the Kayser-Fleischer ring--a 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 would 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. (Source: excerpt from Wilson's Disease: NIDDK)
The primary consequence for approximately 40 percent of patients with Wilson's is liver disease. In other patients the first symptoms are either neurological or psychiatric or both, and include tremor, rigidity, drooling, difficulty with speech, abrupt personality change, grossly inappropriate behavior and unexplicable deterioration of school work, neurosis or psychosis. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Wilson's Disease Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Wilson's Disease article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Wilson's Disease" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Wilson's Disease that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Wilson's Disease" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Wilson's Disease.
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attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Wilson's Disease.
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Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Wilson's Disease may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Wilson's Disease symptoms.
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