Symptoms of Wernicke's encephalopathy?

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Wernicke encephalopathy (we) or Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome is a common metabolic encephalopathy in chronic alcoholism, which is an emergency caused by thiamine deficiency. In the Chinese classification of mental disorders, we were classified as mental disorders caused by alcoholism. The mortality of we was 10% - 20%. Symptoms of Wernicke's encephalopathy? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of Wernicke's encephalopathy?

Other ocular symptoms include nystagmus, blepharoptosis, optic disc edema, retinal hemorrhage and pupil light reflex; Nystagmus occurs in the early stage, mainly in horizontal and vertical, often accompanied by abnormal vestibular function test. If ophthalmoplegia is treated in time, it usually recovers within 24 hours. Nystagmus takes 1 to 2 weeks to recover.

Mental disorders include attention, memory and orientation disorders, mental laxity, irritability, apathy and dementia. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish from abstinence state, which is often called generalized turbid state; Korsakoff syndrome, characterized by memory disorder, learning disability, fiction, apathy and disorientation, is often accompanied by unconsciousness, drowsiness or coma.

Only 10% ～ 16.5% of the patients had three groups of symptoms: mental disorder, eye symptoms and ataxia. Most of the patients were accompanied with hypothermia, hypotension and tachycardia. Some patients were accompanied with liver disease, heart failure, pancreatitis and peripheral neuropathy. The recovery of ophthalmoplegia is fast, and the recovery of mental symptoms often takes weeks to months.

matters needing attention

We should publicize the harm of alcohol to human body, improve the cultural quality of the whole nation, strictly implement the law on minors, prohibit minors from drinking, and strengthen legal supervision. Pay attention to and strengthen the mental health publicity of alcohol, promote civilized drinking, do not encourage alcohol, do not drink alcohol, do not drink on an empty stomach, treat physical or mental diseases, and avoid using alcohol instead of drugs.