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Gemma Jones & Graeme Murray

Dad who feels 'pregnant' with beach ball belly needs life-saving treatment

A dad who feels 'pregnant' with beach ball belly needs life-saving treatment

David Burgess was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Wilson's disease in 2005.

The condition is caused by excess copper in body tissues, particularly the liver, brain and corneas of the eyes and can cause liver (hepatic) disease, central nervous system dysfunction and even death.

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