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How to know if i have wernickes if i may have liver or brain malfunctions?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Check thiamine level: Tremor, impaired eye movements (ocular apraxia) , limb ataxia can be due to low thiamine. Often seen along with Korsakov's Psychosis (confabulation disorientation). Draw a thiamine level and then take lots of thiamine. The problem should quickly resolve if its Wernckes. I see about one case every 6 months. Usually people who are drinking a lot and not eating much.

Answered 2/11/2017

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