Question

After medication treatment, the liver index has dropped to around 150. Does this suffice to prove the diagnosis of Wilson’s disease?

Answer

Based on the provided test results, a diagnosis of Wilson’s disease can be made. Here are the specific guidance suggestions:

  1. The brain MRI of an early-stage Wilson’s disease patient may be normal, and the patient may not exhibit KF ring symptoms.
  2. Most patients are diagnosed with the disease only after the onset of clinical symptoms.
  3. Wilson’s disease is a common crypto- transmission disease, usually inherited between siblings or across generations. The heterozygote you mentioned is a dominant gene in medicine. If so, the carrier of the heterozygote will not suffer from Wilson’s disease.
  4. Serum copper, ceruloplasmin, and urinary copper are important indicators for diagnosing this disease. Based on the information you provided, a diagnosis of this disease can be made.
  5. Treatment for this disease first uses penicillamine, but it may not be easily available in the market. In addition, glycyrrhizin zinc capsules and dicarboxylic acid capsules can also help with treatment and can be taken.
  6. Pay attention to diet and reduce the intake of foods high in copper content, such as chocolate, peas, beans, corn, shellfish, squids, shrimp, and animal livers.