Wernicke encephalopathy is a neurological disease caused by a thiamine deficiency, often found in alcoholics. Symptoms include confusion, lack of coordination, and eye muscle paralysis. Early treatment with intravenous thiamine is crucial to prevent the condition from progressing to Korsakoff syndrome, which can lead to memory loss and brain damage. Long-term disabilities can result, but […]
Wernicke’s aphasia is a type of fluent aphasia caused by damage to the temporal lobe of the brain, resulting in difficulty understanding conversations and expressing oneself. Speech therapy is used to treat the disorder, but patients have a poor prognosis for rehabilitation. Wernicke’s aphasia is a type of communication disorder, or aphasia, that interferes with […]
