DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosing wernicke-korsakoff syndrome is not easy. A person with this condition is frequently mentally confused, making it difficult to communicate with the doctor. If you’re confused, your doctor might miss the possibility of a physical disorder.
Furthermore, diagnosing this illness will begin with the following:
Signs Of Alcoholism
Your doctor may first look for indications of alcoholism.
Physical examinations may include:
- heart rate
- reflexes
- body temperature
- eye movements
- BP
Indications Of Nutritional deficiency
The doctor will examine you for clinical signs that point to a lack of vitamin B-1. This may include blood tests to assess your nutritional health as well as your thiamine.
The following are the nutritional tests:
- Serum albumin test
- Blood test for vitamin B-1
The following are the images tests for WKS:
TREATMENT
The treatment for Wernicke-korsakoff syndrome may be needed immediately after diagnosis. These treatments may include:
- Alcoholism treatment
- a diet balance to maintain the level of vitamin B-1
- Vitamin B-1 is taken orally.
- An IV will be used to inject vitamin B-1 into the hand or arm.
Additionally, the side effects of vitamin B-1 can include sweating, insomnia, and mood swings. You might also experience agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.