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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a brain disorder due to thiamine deficiency.Korsakoff psychosis; Alcoholic encephalopathy; Encephalopathy- alcoholic; Wernicke''s disease.Wernicke''s encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome ... |
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Symptoms
Inability to form new memoriesLoss of memory, can be severeLoss of muscle coordination (ataxia) Unsteady, uncoordin...
Causes
Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are believed to be two stages of the same condition. Wernicke's ence...
Tests
Examination of the nervous/muscular system may show damage to many nerve systems:Decreased or abnormal reflexesProble...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to control symptoms as much as possible and to prevent the disorder from getting worse. S...
Alternative Therapies
You can often ease the stress of illness by joining a support group where members share common experiences and proble...
Complications
In people at risk, Wernicke's encephalopathy may be caused by carbohydrate loading or glucose infusion. Always supple...
Prevention
Not drinking alcohol or drinking in moderation and getting enough nutrition reduce the risk of developing Wernicke-Ko...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, or if you have been diagnosed wit...
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