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Ménière's Disease
WHAT YOU SHOULD
KNOW
Ménière's (MEN-ee erz) disease causes an
increase in fluid and pressure in the inner ear that may affect
your balance, interfere with your hearing, and make you dizzy.
One ear is usually involved. The symptoms may appear every few
weeks or attacks may be years apart. An attack can last
anywhere from a few hours to several days. Ménière's
disease can be an upsetting problem. Although there is no cure
for it, medications can relieve the
symptoms.
Causes
The cause of this disease is
unknown.
Signs/Symptoms
Typically, you'll experience
sudden dizziness (vertigo) accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
You may hear ringing or buzzing in the ears, or feel that your
ear is full. Other possible symptoms include loss of balance,
sweating, and jerky eye movements. You may suffer increasing
hearing loss with each attack.
Care
Medicine may relieve your
dizziness and ear pressure. Surgery may be necessary if the
medicine doesn't work.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
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During an attack, rest in bed until the dizziness and
nausea are gone.
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Keep your head as still as possible and do not
change positions quickly.
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Do not walk without help and do not drive, climb
ladders, or work with tools or
machinery.
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Avoid glaring light.
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Do not read.
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Do not drink a lot of fluids and avoid salty foods.
Fluid build-up can make the ear problem
worse.
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Be sure to get follow-up care from your
doctor.
Call Your Doctor If...
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During treatment you have:
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Decreased hearing in either
ear
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Vomiting that doesn't stop
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Convulsions
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Fainting
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A high fever
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You develop new, unexplained
symptoms.
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