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Created page with "== Wernicke encephalopathy == Wernicke encephalopathy is an acute and reversible consequence of thiamine deficiency which usually occurs due to alcoholism. The lesion is in the brainstem. It presents with the triad of confusion, oculomotor dysfunction (nystagmus, ptosis, diplopia, gaze palsy), and gait ataxia. The diagnosis is based on patient history and clinical features. It’s a medical emergency which must be treated with IV thiamine rapidly to prevent progression..."