Ménière’s disease is an abnormality of the inner ear. Signs and symptoms may include disabling vertigo or severe dizzinesslasting from minutes to hours; tinnitus or a roaring sound in the ears; fluctuating hearing loss; and the sensation of pressure or pain in the affected ear. A small percentage people have drop attacks, also called spells of Tumarkin. The disorder usually affects only one ear and is a common cause of hearing loss. Some people develop symptoms in both ears many years after their initial diagnosis. The exact cause of Ménière’s disease is unknown, but the symptoms are thought to be associated with a change in fluid volume within a portion of the inner ear known as the labyrinth. Treatment may include medications or surgery depending on the severity of the condition.
If you know anyone with Menière Disease, or if you are a physician interested in collaboration, please get in touch with the ORDI team.
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