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An Insight to Wernicke Encephalopathy

Journal: International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (Vol.5, No. 3)

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Page : 996-997

Keywords : Wernicke encephalopathy; clinical triad; thiamine deficiency; ataxia; confusion; nystagmus;

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Abstract

Wernicke encephalopathy WE is an acute neurological condition with several manifestations. It is characterized by a clinical triad with confusion, ataxia and nystagmus. There are different causes of WE and the prime cause is the deficiency of thiamine due to chronic alcoholism. Here we discuss a case of Wernicke encephalopathy and in our case, thiamine deficiency is the etiology. Dr. Blessy Rachal Boban | Dr. Sherin Alexander "An Insight to Wernicke Encephalopathy" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd41100.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/other/41100/an-insight-to-wernicke-encephalopathy/dr-blessy-rachal-boban

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