Meniere's Disease Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... The periodic attacks that occur in Meniere''s disease last 30 minutes to an hour or longer. Signs and symptoms usually are severe and may include: Sudden, severe episodes of vertigo, often accompanied...

Causes
... The organ of balance in your inner ear is the vestibular labyrinth. It includes loop-shaped structures (semicircular canals) that contain fluid and fine, hair-like sensors that control your sense of b...

Meniere's Disease Treatment

Complications
... Complications of Meniere''s disease may include: Increased risk of falling Increased risk of an accident while driving a car or operating heavy machinery Permanent hearing loss in the affected ear, pa...

Treatment
... The goal of treatment for Meniere''s disease is to manage your symptoms and prevent or decrease the number of attacks. Prescription drugs and other therapies may help: Medications You may be able to c...

Meniere's Disease Support

Coping skills
... Coping with Meniere''s disease can be a struggle. The attacks can be unpredictable and overwhelming. During an attack, try these approaches: Lie down. Stay as still as possible. Keep your eyes closed....

Meniere's Disease Other

Overview
... Meniere''s disease is a condition characterized by sudden, sometimes severe attacks of vertigo. Named after 19th-century French physician Prosper Meniere, the condition involves the increase of fluid ...

Ménière''s Disease
... Ménière''s Disease is an abnormality of the inner ear causing a host of symptoms, including vertigo or severe dizziness, tinnitus or a roaring sound in the ears, fluctuating hearing loss, and the sens...