The document discusses Meniere's disease, a condition of the inner ear that causes problems with hearing and balance. It describes the common symptoms of Meniere's disease as tinnitus, vertigo, and intermittent hearing loss. Episodes typically involve a feeling of fullness in the ear followed by tinnitus, mild hearing loss, and then vertigo and nausea. There is no known cure, but symptoms can often be successfully managed through medications, hearing aids, rehabilitation, and lifestyle changes.

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Symptoms and Treatments for Meniere‟s Disease
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (dizziness) and intermittent hearing loss are
three of the more discernable indications of a condition known as “Meniere‟s disease”.
Meniere‟s disease is a condition of the inner ear that causes problems with hearing
and balance. Although medical science hasn‟t yet found a cure for this condition,
there are a number of steps you can take to decrease its symptoms and minimize its
impact on your day-to-day life.
The symptoms of Meniere‟s disease tend to
occur in clusters of episodes. A common
starting point of these episodes is a feeling of
fullness in the ear that leads to tinnitus and
mild hearing loss. After these symptoms begin
to appear, patients often begin to experience
vertigo, a sort of dizziness that‟s often
described as feeling as though the room is
spinning. This dizziness may also come with
nausea, vomiting and balance problems. Episodes vary in length, sometimes ending
as quickly as twenty minutes or lasting for hours.
It is common for Meniere‟s disease episodes to appear in clusters, with individuals
enjoying periods of „remission‟ between groups of episodes. Symptoms vary from
episode to episode in terms of intensity and duration. Since these symptoms are not
unique to Meniere‟s disease, it‟s very important to check with your physician to rule
out other potentially serious health problems.
There is no clear cause of Meniere‟s disease, but researchers theorize that
abnormalities in the volume or composition of fluids in the inner ear may be to
blame. Scientists have discovered that the amount and pressure of fluid in the inner
ear is critical to your hearing and balance. There are a number of factors that could
trigger abnormalities in this inner ear fluid, including head trauma, viral infections,
improper drainage and allergies.

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Despite the fact that Meniere‟s disease has no known cure, it‟s symptoms can often
be successfully managed. Anti-nausea medications can frequently help patients cope
with their vertigo. Physicians may also prescribe drugs that reduce fluid retention as
a way to control the disorder. Hearing aids offer a proven solution for episodes of
hearing loss, while rehabilitation has been shown to improve balance during episodes
of vertigo. Sitting or lying down immediately if you begin to notice vertigo can help
you avoid falls, while avoiding triggers that make your symptoms worse (such as
bright lights or reading) can help lessen the severity of the episode.
Although there are some unpleasant symptoms associated with Meniere‟s disease,
there are steps that you can take to manage your episodes and reduce the impact
they have on your life.