Wilson Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment with Pediatric Gastroenterologist Dr. Heli Bhatt

You can make an appointment with the Rare Disease team at M Health Fairview by calling (612) 324-4698 or visiting www.medifind.com/partner-scheduling/wilson-disease… If you or a family member has been diagnosed with Wilson disease, you may be wondering what caused it and what your treatment options are. Hear from Dr. Heli Bhatt, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist who treats rare diseases like Wilson disease. Dr. Bhatt is part of the Rare Disease Center of Excellence at M Health Fairview, a collaboration among University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview Health Services of Medicine. M Health Fairview is one of only 31 Rare Disease Centers of Excellence designated by NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders). These institutions are cutting-edge facilities, with the goal to provide standards of specialized care and disease management for people living with rare disease and their families. Want to know more about Dr. Bhatt? Meet her, learn more about her background, training, credentials, and research, and request an appointment here: www.medifind.com/doctors/heli-p-bhatt/18986019 *********************************** Interested in another topic related to Wilson disease? Let us know in the comments! *********************************** DISCLAIMER: Information from MediFind is not intended as medical advice. Please do not post comments or questions asking for medical advice, as they will not be answered. Instead, see your doctor or find a doctor near you here: www.medifind.com/find-a-doctor *********************************** 00:00 - Meet Dr. Bhatt 00:07 - What is Wilson's Disease? 00:45 - What causes Wilson Disease? 01:40 - What is Wilson’s eye? 02:12 - Should patients with Wilson Disease be on any special diets? 03:30 - What are the main symptoms of Wilson Disease? 04:58 - How is Wilson Disease diagnosed? 06:34 - At what age do Wilson Disease patients show symptoms? 06:49 - What kinds of tests or scans are used to diagnose Wilson Disease? 07:10 - What are treatment options for Wilson Disease patients? 08:49 - Should Wilson Disease patients undergo ongoing monitoring or testing? 09:32 - Can Wilson Disease be cured? 09:51 - If someone undergoes a liver transplant, will they still have the disease afterwards? 10:15 - What is the prognosis for Wilson Disease patients? 10:59 - How does accumulated copper in the body manifest in other symptoms? 11:54 - What is the life expectancy of Wilson Disease patients? 12:07 - What is M Health Fairview’s approach to treating patients with Wilson Disease? 13:44 - Why does a team approach matter when treating Wilson Disease? *********************************** #wilsondisease #wilsonsdisease #wilsonseye #wilsoneye Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to find better care, faster:    / @medifind   STAY TUNED: MediFind ► www.medifind.com/ YouTube ► youtube.comhttps://www.seevid.ir/fa/result?ytch=UCbYm... Facebook ► www.facebook.com/medifindhealth Twitter ► twitter.com/medifindhealth Instagram ► www.instagram.com/medifindhealth LinkedIn ► www.linkedin.com/company/medifind

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