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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Wernicke Encephalopathy?
Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neurologic condition condition characterized by vision changes, ataxia (loss of coordination and balance), and confusion. It is caused by B1 or thiamine deficiency.
Typical Symptoms of Wernicke Encephalopathy
- Double vision
- Pain across the entire body
- Hallucinations
- Seizure
- Enlarged male breast tissue
- Abnormal behavior
- Walking has become so unsteady that I always need to hold onto something for support
- Hands and legs became clumsy - I cannot do fine work with them
Diagnostic Questions for Wernicke Encephalopathy
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you see double?
- Do you have body-wide pain?
- Have you experienced non-existent sensory perceptions?
- Have you had a seizure?
- Have you noticed an unusual increase in your breast size?
Treatment of Wernicke Encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy requires intravenous or intramuscular thiamine for treatment.
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References
Latt N, Dore G. Thiamine in the treatment of Wernicke encephalopathy in patients with alcohol use disorders. Intern Med J. 2014 Sep;44(9):911-5. doi: 10.1111/imj.12522. PMID: 25201422.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/imj.12522Sinha S, Kataria A, Kolla BP, Thusius N, Loukianova LL. Wernicke Encephalopathy-Clinical Pearls. Mayo Clin Proc. 2019 Jun;94(6):1065-1072. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2019.02.018. PMID: 31171116.
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(19)30255-1/fulltextFujikawa T, Sogabe Y. Wernicke encephalopathy. CMAJ. 2020 Feb 10;192(6):E143. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.190998. PMID: 32041699; PMCID: PMC7012630.
https://www.cmaj.ca/content/192/6/E143Ota Y, Capizzano AA, Moritani T, Naganawa S, Kurokawa R, Srinivasan A. Comprehensive review of Wernicke encephalopathy: pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and imaging findings. Jpn J Radiol. 2020 Sep;38(9):809-820. doi: 10.1007/s11604-020-00989-3. Epub 2020 May 10. PMID: 32390125.
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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