The first few symtoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome are physical and are known as ‘Wernickes encephalopathy’. This can be likened to a person appearing drunk, with disorientated way of walking, confusion and abnormal eye movements. Dementia and psychosis are other symptoms. People who are suffering from Wernicke-Korsakoff may confabulate (state imaginary things to seem real) and also appear malnourished. Complications can be in the form of difficulties with interpersonal interactions, major or complete loss of cognitive skills, permanent loss of memory leading to skewed personal life and professional relationships.
Wernicke-Korsakoff Treatment
Once the syndrome is diagnosed, the patient has to be admitted in the hospital to control the symptoms. Thamine replacement can improve the symptoms especially the ones that seem drunken, like confusion, disorientation, eye movement and vision problems. But it cannot help in improving memory loss and cognitive abilities. One has to be totally of alcohol and eat proper diet to be positively influenced by the treatment. If untreated, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome can cause death.
Information and causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is most common in people aged over 45 and affects more men than women.
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