Summer BanksMeniere's Disease
December 12th 2006 04:45
Meniere's Disease :
Meniere's disease is a disease of the inner ear that affects balance and equilibrium.
Causes :
The cause of Meniere's disease is unknown, although it is thought that pressure changes in the ear may be brought on by an infection, a small hemorrhage in the ear, or an allergic response. Ménière's disease occurs most commonly in men and women aged 40 to 60.
Symptoms :
The symptoms of Meniere's disease include recurring and violent attacks of vertigo or dizziness, ringing in the ears, muffling or distortion of noises, and nausea that is sometimes accompanied by vomiting. Deafness in one or both ears may eventually develop.
Mild attacks of Meniere's disease can last from a half hour to several days before fading away naturally. They may recur regularly at intervals of weeks, months, or years.
Severe attacks of Meniere's disease may last for several weeks, requiring the person to be confined to bed. In such cases, almost any movement of the head will result in bizarre and disturbing sensations that the floor and the furniture in the room are spinning around. Severe cases may also be accompanied by anxiety attacks and migraine headaches.
Treatment :
The use of certain drugs, such as diuretics and antihistamines, may help to relieve severe and recurrent attacks. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to treat the condition.
Meniere's disease is a disease of the inner ear that affects balance and equilibrium.
Causes :
The cause of Meniere's disease is unknown, although it is thought that pressure changes in the ear may be brought on by an infection, a small hemorrhage in the ear, or an allergic response. Ménière's disease occurs most commonly in men and women aged 40 to 60.
Symptoms :
The symptoms of Meniere's disease include recurring and violent attacks of vertigo or dizziness, ringing in the ears, muffling or distortion of noises, and nausea that is sometimes accompanied by vomiting. Deafness in one or both ears may eventually develop.
Mild attacks of Meniere's disease can last from a half hour to several days before fading away naturally. They may recur regularly at intervals of weeks, months, or years.
Severe attacks of Meniere's disease may last for several weeks, requiring the person to be confined to bed. In such cases, almost any movement of the head will result in bizarre and disturbing sensations that the floor and the furniture in the room are spinning around. Severe cases may also be accompanied by anxiety attacks and migraine headaches.
Treatment :
The use of certain drugs, such as diuretics and antihistamines, may help to relieve severe and recurrent attacks. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to treat the condition.
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