Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

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Prognosis

  • Without treatment, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome gets steadily worse and can be life threatening.
  • With treatment, symptoms can be controlled (such as uncoordinated movement and vision difficulties) from getting worse.
  • Some symptoms, especially the loss of memory and thinking skills, may be permanent. Other disorders related to alcohol abuse may also occur.

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