Which of the following is true about Wernicke's encephalopathy
Answer- D. Presence of horizontal nystagmusWernicke's disease is a common and preventable disorder due to deficiency of thiamine.It is commonly seen in alcoholic patients with chronic thiamine deficiency.Wernicke's encephalopathy is characterized by clinical triad ofGlobal confusionOphthalmoplegraAtariaIt includes horizontal nystatmus on lateral gaze lateral rectus palsy.Gait AtaxiaIt results from combination of polyneuropathy, cerebellar involvement and vestibular paresis.
Extrapyramidal symptoms
Auditory hallucinations
Vagus nerve palsy
Presence of horizontal nystagmus