its possible due to the Thiamine deficiency produced Consideration for Wernicke encephalopathy should be given to patients with any evidence of long-term alcohol abuse or malnutrition and any of the following: acute confusion, decreased conscious level, ataxia, ophthalmoplegia, memory disturbance, hypothermia with hypotension, and delirium tremens.

According to the website listed below, yes. Above is a caption of a medical report concerning Wernicke's Encephalophathy. You can click on the link and read more about this condition.

http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic642....