What symptom is NOT typical of Wernicke's encephalopathy?

Wernicke's encephalopathy is a neurological condition most commonly associated with thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, often seen in individuals with chronic alcoholism. The classic triad of symptoms includes ataxia, confusion, and ophthalmoplegia. Each of these symptoms is significant in the context of the disease:

• Ataxia refers to the lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements, resulting in unsteady movements and difficulty with balance, which is commonly observed in patients due to the impact of thiamine deficiency on the cerebellum and other parts of the central nervous system.

• Confusion indicates cognitive impairment, which is frequent in Wernicke's encephalopathy. The neurological damage affects higher brain functions, leading to disorientation and impaired mental status.

• Ophthalmoplegia involves weakness or paralysis of the eye muscles, resulting in difficulties in eye movement. This can be a prominent feature related to damage in the areas of the brain that control eye movement.

In contrast, severe headaches are not characteristically associated with Wernicke's encephalopathy. While headaches can occur in various neurological or medical conditions, they are not a defining symptom of this particular encephalopathy. The primary symptoms focus more on the cognitive, motor coordination