What Is Wilson's Disease?
4. Hemolysis
In addition to the symptoms mentioned, Wilson’s disease can also go on to cause complications if it is left untreated. One of these is that the high copper levels can cause the destruction of red blood cells. This is a condition known as hemolysis, and it can lead to symptoms like jaundice and anemia.
The excess copper can also cause damage to the tissues of the liver. This damage will then lead to scarring, and this will result in a condition known as cirrhosis. If Wilsons’s disease is left untreated then it can result in liver failure which can happen gradually, while it will sometimes appear suddenly.
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