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What Causes Severe Dizziness When Diagnosed With Meniere's Disease?
Question: I have menieres - which I have episodes of the spinning when my head changes position. I do go to an ENt for the epley manuever which helps- but till I get an appt.- it may take a few days. I have had a history of ear infections- plus must have had an inner ear viral infection which started this. I am 69 and recently have had more episodes. Anything more I can do? I am also having some hearing loss as well which is probably related and there is a sense of fullness in the right ear- which has always been my problem ear-( infections- tubes, etc.) and now the inner ear.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear. Most often it involves a single ear. It is a chronic (long-term) disease, but treatments and lifestyle changes can help to ease the symptoms. Many people diagnosed with Meniere’s disease will go into remission within a few years after their diagnosis. As Meniere’s disease is thought to be caused by a problem with fluid in the inner ear, your doctor may prescribe a diuretic (a drug that causes increased urine output) to help reduce the amount of fluid. Your doctor can also inject medication into your inner ear by way of your middle ear to help reduce vertigo symptoms. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises can improve symptoms of vertigo. These exercises help to train your brain to account for the difference in balance between your two ears. These exercises can be taught by a physical therapist. A hearing aid might also be needed. Most people with Meniere’s disease do not require surgery, but it’s an option for those who have severe attacks and haven’t had success with other treatment options.
The following article should be useful for you:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menieres-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Regards
A step by step approach needs to be taken.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear. Most often it involves a single ear. It is a chronic (long-term) disease, but treatments and lifestyle changes can help to ease the symptoms. Many people diagnosed with Meniere’s disease will go into remission within a few years after their diagnosis. As Meniere’s disease is thought to be caused by a problem with fluid in the inner ear, your doctor may prescribe a diuretic (a drug that causes increased urine output) to help reduce the amount of fluid. Your doctor can also inject medication into your inner ear by way of your middle ear to help reduce vertigo symptoms. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises can improve symptoms of vertigo. These exercises help to train your brain to account for the difference in balance between your two ears. These exercises can be taught by a physical therapist. A hearing aid might also be needed. Most people with Meniere’s disease do not require surgery, but it’s an option for those who have severe attacks and haven’t had success with other treatment options.
The following article should be useful for you:
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menieres-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Regards
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