Wernicke's encephalopathy

• What causes Wernicke's encephalopathy?

  Thiamine deficiency
• Who is Wernicke's encephalopathy normally seen in?

  Alcoholics
• What may develop if Wernicke's encephalopathy is not treated?

  Korsakoff's syndrome
• How is Wernicke's encephalopathy treated?

  Thiamine replacement
• What occurs in Wernicke's encephalopathy?

  Petechial haemorrhages
• What are some features of Wernicke's encephalopathy?

  Oculootor dysfunction

  Gait ataxia

  Confusion

  Disorientation

  Peripheral sensory neuropathy
• How is Wernicke's encephalopathy investigated?

  MRI

  Decreased red cell transketolase