Definition
A degenerative brain disorder that is caused by the lack of thiamine (vitamin B1). It may result from alcohol abuse, dietary deficiencies, prolonged vomiting, eating disorders, or the effects of chemotherapy. Symptoms include mental confusion, vision impairment, stupor, coma, hypothermia, hypotension and ataxia.
URL Name
YF-3000-9380
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.9380
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-9380
Use References
Wernicke's Encephalopathy
Publication Status
Online