Casey began dancing at a young age so it was no surprise when she began experiencing hip pain at 11 years old. Her parents took her to the pediatrician but all they could find was inflammation, leading doctors to believe she had a simple case of tendonitis – but – considering her age, Casey's doctor ordered blood work, just in case. Blood work confirmed doctor's suspicions about Casey's hip – however – it also revealed elevated liver enzymes. Her doctor ran the tests again and the results were confirmed: elevated liver enzymes. After multiple tests, she was diagnosed with Wilson Disease. Casey ultimately received a successful liver transplant in 2019 and is doing well. Take a look at her story!
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