The cause of Meniere’s is not really understood. But it’s difficult to ignore its impact. Some common symptoms of this affliction are dizziness, vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. Researchers aren’t really sure why, but for some reason, fluid can accumulate in the ears and this appears to be the root cause of Meniere’s disease.
So here’s the question: if something doesn’t have an identifiable cause, how can it be addressed? It’s a complicated answer.
Meniere’s disease is a persistent disorder that affects the inner ear. For many individuals, Meniere’s disease is progressive, meaning symptoms will get worse as time passes. Those symptoms could include:
Unpredictable bouts of vertigo: Unfortunately, there’s no way to determine when these attacks of vertigo may occur or how long they could last.
Tinnitus: The severity of this tinnitus may ebb and flow, but it’s not abnormal for those with Meniere’s Disease to experience ringing in their ears.
Fullness in the ear: This manifests as a sensation of pressure in your ears and is medically called aural fullness.
Hearing loss: Meniere’s disease can lead to hearing loss over time.
If you notice these symptoms, it’s crucial to receive an accurate diagnosis. Symptoms of Meniere’s disease can come and go for many people. But eventually, symptoms may become more regular and obvious.
There is no known cure for Menier’s disease which is persistent and progressive. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any way to treat it.
Some of the most common treatments include the following:
You should get checked out if think you might have Meniere’s disease. The development of Meniere’s disease might be slowed by these treatments. More often, however, they reduce the effect that Meniere’s will have on your daily life.
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