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this is a disorder mostly seen in chronic alcoholics. the body demands of thiamine increase in Alcoholism. insufficient intake or impaired intestinal absorption of thiamine will leads to this syndrome. it is characterised by loss of memory, apathy and a rhythmical to and fro motion of the eyeballs.

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