Wernicke Encephalopathy-Clinical Pearls.

Abstract in brief

• Wernicke Encephalopathy (WE) is a neurological disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, often linked to alcoholism but also associated with other nutritional deficiency conditions.
• It is mainly diagnosed based on clinical symptoms, which include mental status changes, eye problems, and gait issues, although the full classic triad is rarely present, making early recognition important.
• Treatment primarily involves administering thiamine promptly, with careful consideration of dosage and route, as overdiagnosis and overtreatment are often preferred due to the condition's potential severity and the safety of thiamine.]