That means the disease occurs in people who get the defective gene from both parents. Parents who have had a child with Wilson disease are at risk for having other affected children. Treatment is started right after the diagnosis is made, even if there are no symptoms. It continues for the rest of an affected person's life. If treatment is stopped, the symptoms return.
Treatment includes avoiding foods rich in copper.
Examples of such foods are dried beans, peas, whole wheat, chocolate, and organ meats. Medications are also needed. Penicillamine is usually used to treat Wilson disease. It binds copper and allows it to be excreted in the urine. Other medications, such as trientine dihydrochloride and zinc , may be used in some cases.