Which symptom is associated with Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome?

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) is a neurological condition commonly associated with chronic alcohol misuse and thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. The classical symptoms of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome primarily consist of confusion, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia. It involves two distinct, but related conditions: Wernicke’s encephalopathy, which is acute and presents with confusion, oculomotor dysfunction, and ataxia, and Korsakoff syndrome, which is a chronic neurocognitive disorder characterized by memory issues, confabulation, and other cognitive impairments.

Anemia is not typically considered a primary symptom of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. While vitamin deficiencies, including thiamine, can lead to various health issues and could potentially contribute to overall poor nutritional status, anemia is more directly related to deficiencies in other nutrients like vitamin B12 or iron, rather than thiamine deficiency itself.

Hyperglycemia typically relates to metabolic issues such as diabetes rather than directly indicating WKS. Constipation may arise from various factors such as diet and dehydration but is not a hallmark of this syndrome. Severe headache is not associated with Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome; instead,