Diseases
meniere's disease
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Overview
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells (vertigo) and hearing loss. In most cases, Meniere's disease affects only one ear. Meniere's disease can occur at any age, but it usually starts between young and middle-aged adulthood.
Symptoms
- recurring episodes of vertigo.
- hearing loss.
- ringing in the ear (tinnitus).
- feeling of fullness in the ear.
Causes
- factors that affect the fluid, which might contribute to meniere's disease, include: improper fluid drainage, perhaps because of a blockage or anatomic abnormality, and abnormal immune response.
Risk factors
- abnormal immune system response.
- genetic risk.
- migraine headaches.
Diagnosis
- a diagnosis of meniere's disease requires: two episodes of vertigo, each ...
- lasting 20 minutes or longer but not longer than 12 hours.
- hearing loss verified by a hearing test, and tinnitus ...
- and exclusion of other known causes of these problems
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is meniere's disease?
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells (vertigo) and hearing loss. In most cases, Meniere's disease affects only one ear. Meniere's disease can occur at any age, but it usually starts between young and middle-aged adulthood.
What are the symptoms of meniere's disease?
recurring episodes of vertigo., hearing loss., ringing in the ear (tinnitus)., feeling of fullness in the ear.
What causes meniere's disease?
factors that affect the fluid, which might contribute to meniere's disease, include: improper fluid drainage, perhaps because of a blockage or anatomic abnormality, and abnormal immune response.
Which medicines are used for meniere's disease?
betahistine, cinnarizine, dimenhydrinate, vincamine
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