| Literature DB >> 33343698 |
Roshan Shah1, Isabelle Malhamé1, Mariam Fayek1, Alisa Merolli2, Niharika Mehta1.
Abstract
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a complication of pregnancy associated with severe nausea and vomiting that can lead to fluid-electrolyte imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. Wernicke's encephalopathy is a neurologic manifestation of acute thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. We describe a case of hyperemesis gravidarum presenting with gait ataxia and nystagmus which led to a diagnosis of Wernicke's encephalopathy.Entities:
Keywords: Gastroenterology; Wernicke's encephalopathy; hyperemesis gravidarum; nutrition
Year: 2019 PMID: 33343698 PMCID: PMC7726169 DOI: 10.1177/1753495X18811515
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Obstet Med ISSN: 1753-495X