What can go wrong in hyperemesis gravidarum: Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Abstract

We report two cases of Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum. Oral thiamine was administered (intravenous unavailable locally). However, both the patient's condition improved in the first 48 h and progressively over a month. Initially, WKS is missed due to rare feature of full classical triad of symptoms, especially in nonalcoholics.