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Option 1 : Wilson's disease
Concept:
- Accumulation of much copper in the major vital organs - wilson's disease
- It is a rare inherited disease most commonly seen 12-23 years
- Mutations in the ATP7B gene causes this disease
- Symptoms include swelling, fatigue, abdominal pain, uncoordinated body movements
Explanation:
- Treatment includes heavy metal toxicity medications and dietary supplements
- Liver transplant is the final mode of treatment for wilson's disease
- 40 years is the life span of a person with wilson's disease
- Parkinson disease -> Degenerative disorder where the patient will have slow movement, stiffness and loss of gait
- sjogren disease -> It is a immune disease characterized by dry mouth and eyes
- Hemochromatosis -> Presence of excessive iron in the blood
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