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Bookmark or Share- Wernicke encephalopathy - WikipediaWernicke encephalopathy ( WE ), also Wernicke's encephalopathy, [1] or wet brain is the presence of neurological symptoms caused by biochemical lesions of the central nervous system after exhaustion of B-vitamin reserves, in particular thiamine (vitamin B 1 ). [2] .
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - WebMD4 min read. What Is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is one name for two conditions that often happen together -- Wernicke encephalopathy and...
- Wernicke Encephalopathy - StatPearls - NCBI BookshelfWernicke encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neurological condition characterized by a clinical triad of ophthalmoparesis with nystagmus, ataxia, and confusion. This is a life-threatening illness caused by thiamine deficiency, which primarily affects the peripheral and central nervous systems.
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & TreatmentWernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is a brain and memory disorder that requires immediate treatment. It happens due to a severe lack of thiamine (vitamin B1), which causes damage to your brain. Thiamine is an essential vitamin that your body uses to convert food into energy. WKS consists of two stages:
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome | National Institute of ...Wernicke's encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disorder caused by the lack of vitamin B1. It may result from: Alcohol abuse. Dietary deficiencies. Prolonged vomiting. Eating disorders. Effects of chemotherapy. B1 deficiency causes damage to the brain's thalamus and hypothalamus. Symptoms include: Mental confusion. Vision problems. Coma.
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