Causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

Underlying condition causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome includes:

• Alcoholism - and this causes malnutrition and thus thiamine deficiency
• Malnutrition
• Thiamine deficiency
• Severe vomiting during pregnancy
• Fluid only diet

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome as a symptom: Conditions listing Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. The list of conditions listing Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome as a symptom in our database includes:

• Thiamine deficiency

Related information for causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome: Further relevant information on causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome may be found in the risk factors for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and underlying causes of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

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