Evaluation of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome begins with a history and physical examination.

Physical findings in someone Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome with :

• Abdominal swelling
• Difficulty walking
• Difficulty with balance
• Dysconjugate gaze:
• Movements of the eyes do not match
• Jaundice
• Nystagmus:
• Uncontrolled eye movements
• Muscle atrophy:
• Decrease in the size of muscles
• Rash:
• Looks like broken blood vessels under the skin surface
• Tremors

Tests are necessary to make the diagnosis of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.

Tests that may be used to evaluate Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome include:

• Blood glucose
• Complete blood count
• Electrolyte profile
• Liver profile
• Serum vitamin B1 level
• CT scan of the brain
• MRI scan of the brain
• PET scanning of the brain: