#Wernicke encephalopathy

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A brain MRI scan illuminated in blue against a dark background, representing neurological complications of celiac disease

When Celiac Disease Triggers a Brain Crisis Doctors Blame on Alcohol

A new case report shows undiagnosed celiac disease can cause Wernicke encephalopathy — a brain disorder doctors typically attribute to alcohol dependence.

Jul 1, 2026 news

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