Disorders and Sensory Changes

Disorders and Sensory Changes

Introduction

Korsakoff syndrome and the Wernicke's encephalopathy are two different conditions which are caused by the deficiency of thiamine in the human body. Proper mental and physical growth of the human body needs important vitamins, Thiamine or vitamin B1, is one of them. Deficiency of vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is common in the people who consume a large amount of alcohol. The deficiency may also be caused by the inability of the body to absorb food properly. This condition is also called mal-absorption. This condition can occur after an obesity surgery. The two disorders typically occur ...