Wernicke's encephalopathy
Nature
This syndrome is characterized by impaired memory, confusion and lack of coordination, caused by deficiencies of vitamin B-1 (thiamine). Because the digestion system of alcoholics is unable to absorb sufficient vitamin B-1, this disorder, and its next stage Korsakoff's syndrome, are also features of alcoholism.
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Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Medicine » Nervous system » Nervous system
Content quality
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Language
English
1A4N
J0546
DOCID
12005460
D7NID
157350
Last update
Dec 3, 2024