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> What is Ménière's Disease?
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Ménière's Disease is a disorder of the inner ear which causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear, and hearing loss that comes and goes. It was named after Prosper Ménière, a French physician who first described the syndrome in 1861.
 

Ménière's Disease can happen suddenly and occur frequently or less often, like once a year. Symptoms may include a combination of the following and occur with varying intensity and duration.

Dietary changes to reduce fluid retention in the body can often help reduce the symptoms of Ménière's Disease. Suggested changes include going on a low-salt diet, eliminating caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco.