Wilson disease

Wilson disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with Wilson disease

The following symptoms have been associated with Wilson disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Abdominal pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...

Digestive

Anxiety

Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...

Neurological

Arthralgia

Joint pain....

General

Back pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...

Skeletal

Bruising susceptibility

An ecchymosis (bruise) refers to the skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ru...

Cardiovascular, Dermatologic, Hematologic, Integument

Depression

Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...

Neurological

Failure to thrive

Failure to thrive (FTT) refers to a child whose physical growth is substantially below the norm....

Growth

Increased body weight

Abnormally increased body weight....

Growth

Insomnia

Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...

Neurological

Jaundice

Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentra...

Dermatologic, Digestive, Gastrointestinal, Integument

Joint swelling

Information about Joint swelling....

Metabolic, Skeletal

Proximal lower limb muscle weakness

A lack of strength of the proximal muscles of the legs....

Limbs

Pruritus

Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally incr...

Dermatologic, Integument

Seizure

A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...

Neurological

Tremor

An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....

Neurological

Vomiting

Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...

Digestive

Weight loss

Reduction of total body weight....

Growth

Tests

Tests used to investigate Wilson disease

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Wilson disease. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with Wilson disease, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson disease?

Wilson disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Wilson disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

What are the symptoms of Wilson disease?

Wilson disease is associated with 17 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Arthralgia, Back pain, Bruising susceptibility, Depression. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is Wilson disease diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Wilson disease include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?

No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Wilson disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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