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What is Meniere's Disease?
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.
Symptoms
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.
- Vertigo or severe dizziness, often followed with
nausea, vomiting, and sweating
- Feeling of pressure or fullness in affected ear
- Ringing in the ears
- Loss of hearing
- Feeling unsteady for prolonged periods
- Headaches
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhea
Controlling Meniere's Disease with Diet
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.
Additional Information
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