What Is Beriberi?
6. Complications
One potential complication of beriberi is Korsakoff syndrome, which is where the part of the brain that forms memories is damaged. The syndrome can cause people to struggle to form new memories, and they may also lose some existing memories. The condition will also cause hallucinations in some cases.
Another potential complication is Wernicke encephalopathy. This condition causes damage to the hypothalamus and the thalamus. It can cause symptoms like double vision and rapid eye movement. It can also cause the patient to be easily confused, while memory loss is another potential symptom. Wernicke encephalopathy can also cause patients to lose their coordination.
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