A dad-of-two whose stomach swelled to the size of a 'beach ball' because of a rare genetic disorder described how he 'feels pregnant' because of the condition. Professional magician David Burgess, 37, is in hospital awaiting a liver transplant after being diagnosed with Wilson's disease in 2005, when he was around 20.
Wilson's disease is characterised by excess copper stored in various body tissues, particularly the liver, brain, and corneas of the eyes. The disease is progressive and, if left untreated, it may cause liver (hepatic) disease, central nervous system dysfunction and even death, reports the LiverpoolECHO.
He has also developed a condition called ascites, which is a fluid build up in the abdomen and lower limbs, causing his stomach to swell.
