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Wilson disease and copper deficiency
In Wilson disease.... There is deposition of copper in vital organs.... And for treatment of this disease we prevent the absorption of copper through intestine. If we prevent copper absorption....then it will lead to deficiency of copper in body.... So my question is how to treat Wilson disease without leading to copper deficient???
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Consult gastroenterologist
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