How is wilson’s disease treated?

Wilson’s disease is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by a disorder of copper metabolism, also known as hepatoblastoid nuclear degeneration, which is mainly caused by an abnormal accumulation of copper in the body. It can be manifested as liver damage, neurological damage and the appearance of K-F rings in the cornea, and the onset of the disease is relatively insidious. The main treatment is to reduce the intake of copper and promote the excretion of copper, commonly used drugs include penicillamine. In addition, zinc supplementation can promote the discharge of copper, while reducing copper intake, can be treated with zinc sulfate, zinc acetate or zinc gluconate. At the same time, the treatment should reduce the intake of copper-containing foods, such as shellfish, nuts, do not eat food.