Menieres

Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear disorder that causes episodic vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing in the ear), and a sensation of fullness or pressure in the ear. The exact cause of Meniere's disease is not well understood, but it is believed to be related to abnormal volume or composition of fluid in the inner ear. This fluid, called endolymph, helps to regulate balance and hearing. An imbalance in this fluid can lead to the symptoms of the disease. Meniere's typically affects only one ear and is more common in adults between 40 and 60 years of age.

Diagnosis of Meniere's disease is primarily based on the patient's history of symptoms and clinical examinations, including hearing tests and tests of vestibular function. There is no cure for Meniere's disease, but treatments aim to manage symptoms and can include dietary changes (such as reducing salt intake), medications to reduce fluid retention or alleviate vertigo, physical therapy for balance, and, in some severe cases, surgery. The course of the disease varies; some patients may experience frequent and severe episodes, while others may have only occasional episodes or a progressive worsening of hearing loss over time.