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Wernicke-korsakoff syndrome

Wernicke-korsakoff syndrome

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Two different medical conditions that are often found together, both of which are due to brain damage caused by a lack of vitamin B1.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Metabolic brain diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Balance problems
Confusion
Difficulty concentrating
Jerking eye movements
Rapid heart rate
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Wernicke-korsakoff syndrome
Thiamine
5
5 reviews
Magnesium
Vitamin b1

Tests

Drug and alcohol screen
Ammonia blood level
Liver function test
Kidney function tests
Basic metabolic panel
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