Warning Signs Of Wilson's Disease To Watch For

Vision And Speech Impairment

Vision and speech impairment may be signs of neurological damage in patients with Wilson's disease, and these usually occur if the excess copper accumulates in the brain. Patients may exhibit these impairments in childhood, but they are most common in adult patients with Wilson's disease. Patients may have trouble with articulating words clearly, and they may struggle with swallowing. They may also develop an involuntary tremor and a lack of coordination, and these symptoms may become progressively worse. Visually, patients may have neurodegeneration and other structural changes to the retina, and they may exhibit delayed visual evoked potentials. These eye symptoms can be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. Vision and speech problems normally improve with medication for Wilson's disease.

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