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Korsakoff Syndrome – Facts to Know

Outlook

Currently, there are not many studies on long-term outcomes in people with Korsakoff syndrome. Existing data indicate that around 25 percent of patients eventually recover from the symptoms. Up to 50 percent of the cases do not recover fully, and the remaining stay unchanged. Many researchers believe that those people who recover from the condition can have a normal life expectancy when they abstain from alcoholic drinks. Medical support might be needed because some symptoms can disrupt your daily lives and reduce the quality of life. [9]