61. Ménière's Society - About Ménière's Disease Vertigo, tinnitus and deafness these are the symptoms of Ménière s disease. If you have this condition, we can help you with information and support. http://www.menieres.org.uk/about_menieres_disease.html

@import "ms.css"; This is the text-only version of the Web site. Click the 'bigger text' and 'smaller text' links below for the standard site. Skip to content Contact us Bigger text Smaller text ... Useful links About Meniere's disease Dr Glenys Osborne MB BS, Dip Pall Med. It mainly affects white people. Its incidence is between 1 per 2000 and 1 per 20,000 of the population. It affects both sexes equally. It can occur at all ages, and most frequently starts between ages of 20 and 50 years. About 7-10 per cent have a family history of the disease. Initially the disease usually affects one ear, but 15% of people have both ears affected at the start of symptoms. As the disease progresses, up to 50% will develop the disease in both ears. The causes of Meniere's disease The cause is unknown. Many factors are probably involved in the development of the disease. The relationships between these factors and the progression of the disease remain unclear. The factors that may be involved are: Increased pressure of the fluid in the endolymphatic sac in the inner ear. A familial predisposition to develop the disease.

62. Meniere's Disease - Otolaryngology Health Guide Definitions, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for meniere s disease. http://www.umm.edu/ent/menieres.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Otolaryngology Health Guide Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders... Balance Disorders... Acoustic Neurinoma ... Index Related Resources Within UMM Otolaryngology Translate using Google to Spanish German French Italian Portuguese Otolaryngology Meniere's Disease Balance The vestibular system: controls balance controls posture regulates locomotion and other movements provides conscious awareness of orientation in space provides conscious awareness of visual fixation in motion Balance can be impaired by: disease altered gravity aging exposure to unusual motion When balance is impaired, normal movement is affected, as well as motivation, concentration, and memory. An estimated 2 million adults suffer from chronic dizziness or difficulty with balance. It particularly affects people aged 65 or older. What is Meniere's disease? Meniere's disease is a balance disorder caused by an abnormality found in a section of the inner ear called the labyrinth There are an estimated 3 to 5 million people in the US who have Meniere's disease, with 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. What causes Meniere's disease?

63. Meniere's Disease: Authoritative Meniere's Research Current Meniere s therapies, including surgical procedures, gentamicin and lidocaine treatments, oxygen therapy, immunosuppressive therapy, steroids, http://www.lifestages.com/health/menieres.html

The Meniere's File SM C E N T E R F O R C U R R E N T R E S E A R C H Approved by Physicians' Home Page Medinex Seal of Approval WellnessWeb: The Patient's Network HONcode Principles of the Health On the Net Foundation Partners of CareData.com W Meniere's File . Learn about late-breaking research from recognized experts at ear institutes and hospitals worldwide. Compiled from the National Medical Library database at the National Institutes of Health, the Meniere's File Meniere's File informs you about studies performed at such renowned centers the Michigan Ear Institute, the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital in London, and the House Ear Clinic. Get the inside medical story on: Surgical Treatments Non-Surgical Treatments Endolymphatic Hydrops General Studies Studies on the control of dizziness and vertigo NEW!

64. Medifocus: Meniere's Disease Guidebook Meniere s disease Prognosis and Treatment Options. http://www.medifocus.com/menieres-disease.php?a=a

65. Select A Medical Service | Balance Center Meniere s disease is a disorder of the inner ear which affects all of its Meniere s disease develops when the fluid pressure in the inner ear builds up. http://www.lahey.org/Medical/BalanceCenter/Menieres.asp

- - Main Menu Options - - Lahey Homepage Patient Resource Center Select a Medical Service Find a Primary Care Physician Health Information Refer a Patient For Health Care Professionals Careers at Lahey About Lahey Balance Disorders: Symptoms Types Preparation for Testing Vestibular Rehabilitation About Our Services: Meet the Team Request an Appointment Related Departments Further Information: Helpful Links Health Encyclopedia Becoming a Lahey Patient Schedule an initial consult with a Lahey primary care physician or specialist. About Lahey Learn about our organization, discover our history, and meet our leaders. Discover what's new at Lahey through our press releases and latest publications. Home Select a Medical Service Balance Center Meniere's Disease Understanding Meniere's Disease Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear which affects all of its functions in varying and unpredictable ways. The inner ear is a fluid-filled chamber divided into hearing and balance canals. It is the part of the ear where sounds and movements are converted to nerve impulses that travel to the brain. There, the information is perceived as hearing and balance. Both canals share the same fluids, which is the reason that hearing and balance functions are often affected simultaneously. The classical description of Meniere's syndrome is a patient with episodes of dizziness, fluctuating hearing loss, a noise in the ear (tinnitus), and fullness in the ear.

66. The Meniere's Disease Program Meniere s disease is a relatively common, disabling inner ear disorder characterized by severe attacks of dizziness, ringing in the ears and hearing loss. http://www.upmc.edu/ear/menieres.htm

Center for Hearing and Balance Center for Hearing and Balance Home Page Division of Audiology Division of Balance Disorders Division of Otology Medical Staff Information The Meniere's Disease Program Meniere's disease is a relatively common, disabling inner ear disorder characterized by severe attacks of dizziness, ringing in the ears and hearing loss . While conservative medical treatment is sucessful in about 70 percent of patients, the remaining 30 percent may require more aggressive treatment. In the past, surgery often resulted in complete hearing loss. Now, patients have the option of undergoing such procedures as a vestibular nerve section, an intracranial operation in which the vestibular nerve is selectively severed and hearing is preserved. The center is also using an innovative medical treatment for selected patients with Meniere's disease . Known as a chemical labyrinthectomy, the procedure involves a middle ear injection of gentamicin, a commonly used antibiotic that penetrates into the inner ear. Once there, it is toxic to the vestibular hair cells and reduces dizziness without the need for surgery or hospitalization. UPMC University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Contact UPMC

67. RNID.org.uk: Information And Resources: Our Factsheets And Leaflets: Medical: Fa It is written for people who have Menière s disease and would like to find Email info@menieres.org.uk Website The Menière s Society (external link, http://www.rnid.org.uk/information_resources/factsheets/medical/factsheets_leafl

RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people. Skip Navigation Accessibility Help desk Site index ... Login Search Advanced search Join us Donate online Campaign with us ... [skip to content] Information and resources Information and resources home Our factsheets and leaflets Benefits and services Communication ... Your area Information Line (Freephone) Telephone Textphone information@rnid.org.uk Meni¨re's disease (factsheet) About this factsheet This factsheet is part of RNID's medical range. It is written for people who have Meni¨re's disease and would like to find out more about their condition. Read this factsheet to find out about: what is Meni¨re's disease? the symptoms of Meni¨re's disease how Meni¨re's disease is diagnosed how Meni¨re's disease is treated and managed ... managing tinnitus. At the end of this factsheet we give you details of useful organisations you can contact for further information. What is Meni¨re's disease? Meni¨re's disease is a long-term progressive condition of the inner ear (see our leaflet " Ears and ear problems " for more information about how the ear works). The disease causes bouts – also known as episodes or attacks – of dizziness, tinnitus and hearing loss. We don't know what causes Meni¨re's disease but there are a number of factors linked to why some people get it: It can run in some families.

68. Treating Meniere's Disease Treating Meniere s disease. Harold Daniels was being hit by attacks of Daniels’ curse was Meniere’s disease. The buildup of fluid in the inner ear that http://www.hopkinshospital.org/health_info/ENT/Reading_Room/menieres.html

CONDITION TOPICS - Select A Link - Acoustic Neuroma Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Canker Sores Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) Perforated Eardrum Ear Infection, Middle (Otitis Media) Ear Infection, Outer (Otitis Externa) Epiglottitis Gingivitis Impacted Teeth Jaw Dislocation or Fracture Labyrinthitis Laryngitis Meniere's Disease Nasal Polyps Oral Herpes (Cold Sores) Otosclerosis Periodontitis Peritonsillar Abscess (Quinsy) Pharyngitis Presbycusis Salivary Gland Disorders Sinusitis Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome Tinnitus Tongue Disorders Tonsillitis Tooth Abscess Tooth Decay Trench Mouth OTHER HEALTH TOPICS - Select A Link - Allergy and Asthma Arthritis Blood Disorders Cancer Children's Health Diabetes Digestive Disorders Ear, Nose and Throat Eyes and Vision Disorders Infectious Diseases Lungs and Breathing Disorders Men's Health Mental Health Neurological Diseases Skin Disorders Thyroid and Hormonal Disorders Women's Health Treating Meniere's Disease Harold Daniels was being hit by attacks of dizziness and nausea so bad that he would lie in bed for hours vomiting. “I was in a fog, exhausted, wanting to sleep,” says the 56-year- old software entrepreneur from Potomac, Maryland. “I would get up and say I’m going to whip this thing. Then it would hit me again, like Muhammed Ali.” Special goggles worn by patient Harold Daniels help Lloyd Minor, left, and John Carey detect subtle eye movements that may signal recurrence of Meniere's.

69. Associates In Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery:Meniere's Disease Meniere s disease symptoms, treatments, and other info. http://www.entdr.com/menieres.html

Meniere's Disease Symptoms of Meniere's Meniere's symptoms are due to a problem with the inner ear, the part of the ear responsible for balance as well as hearing. If you have Meniere's, you'll recognize these symptoms: Vertigo (a spinning or whirling sensation that causes balance problems). Vertigo is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sweating. Attacks of vertigo usually begin suddenly and may last for 20 minutes to several hours. You may have attacks rarely, frequently, or in clusters. The first attack is usually the most intense. Problems with hearing . Hearing is often partially or completely lost during vertigo attacks. It's common for hearing to gradually worsen as the illness progresses. Tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling, or roaring noises in the ear). These may come and go or may always be present. The noises may get louder just before a vertigo attack. A feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear. This sensation is sometimes felt most strongly right before a vertigo attack. You may feel fine between attacks, or hearing or balance problems may continue between attacks. Although Meniere's usually affects only one ear, it can occasionally develop in both ears.

70. Meniere's Disease Can Be A Debilitating, Life Altering Condition Learn about Meniere s disease and some of the traditional medical and surgical therapies. http://www.medtronic.com/menieres/

Choose a link to learn more Symptoms and Causes Treatment Options The Ear Anatomy The Meniett Device MÈniËre's Disease can be a debilitating, life-altering condition. But treatment options do exist that can offer hope and the possibility of returning to a more normal, active life. On these web pages, you can learn about some of the traditional medical and surgical therapies for MÈniËre's Disease, as well as a new, non-invasive treatment device called the Meniettô Low-Pressure Pulse Generator. We've included a wealth of information about this new treatment to answer many questions you may have, as well as clinical data and scientific articles you may want to share with your doctor. Jill's Story More Patient Stories Medtronic Home Contact ... Site Map

71. Meniere's Disease Stories and blogs about living with Meniere s disease. http://www.healthdiaries.com/menieres-disease.htm

Home The Senses > Meniere's Disease Meniere's Disease Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hearing loss, and a sensation of fullness in the ears. It is believed to be caused by a imbalance of fluid in the inner ear. In addition to making life uncomfortable due to extreme dizziness and vertigo, it can sometimes result in permanent hearing loss. Our Health News page tracks the latest health news from around the web. Health Diaries E-cards Our exclusive retro e-cards are just the thing to tell someone you're thinking of them. Advertisement Meniere's Disease Contributors Coming Soon Health Diaries features real health stories by people just like you. Read what others are going through or contribute your own story to the community. It's fun and free! Remain anonymous or use your real name. You don't have to be a brilliant writer, though many of our contributors are! Sign up >> Health Diaries Start a Diary About ... Contact More Five Senses Topics: Acoustic Neuroma Anosmia Deafness Macular Degeneration var site="sm1pazzina"

72. National Headache Foundation: Meniere's Disease Headache is infrequently associated with Meniere s disease. However, migrainetype or similar headaches can occasionally occur in association with this http://www.headaches.org/consumer/topicsheets/menieres.html

Consumer Topics Medications Spanish Topics MENIERE'S DISEASE Headache is infrequently associated with Meniere's Disease. However, migraine-type or similar headaches can occasionally occur in association with this condition. Headache with dizziness, loss of balance, ringing in the ears, hearing loss and gastrointestinal disturbance is a possible symptom of Meniereís Disease. Thorough evaluation with this type of headache and symptoms is imperative to exclude other serious disease.

73. Meniere's Disease Meniere s disease is named after the doctor who first described it. Meniere s disease comes and goes. It may not occur for months and then several http://www.doctoronline.nhs.uk/masterwebsite1Asp/targetpages/specialts/ent/menie

Meniere's disease [To print this page click here] What is Meniere's disease? Meniere's disease is named after the doctor who first described it. It is a disease of the labyrinth which is part of the inner ear. There is an inner ear on each side of the head. The inner ear helps with balance. Meniere's disease comes and goes. It may not occur for months and then several attacks will occur in a short period. What are the symptoms of Meniere's? You may experience one or all of these symptoms: Dizziness; Nausea; Vomiting; Ringing in one or both ears, (tinnitus); (The hearing symptoms occur around the same time as the other symptoms); A feeling of pressure within the ear; Worsening deafness. Who does Meniere's disease affect? It affects about one in 20,000. It is more common in men than women. It first appears around the age of 30 years. How is Meniere's disease diagnosed? Your doctor will take a full history and examine you. He may arrange for some test and investigations. These may include: a hearing test;

74. Mission In Meniere s disease the ear has lost its ability to regulate inner ear fluids A good rule of thumb is to be conservative in managing Meniere s disease, http://www.utmem.edu/otolaryngology/Patients&Public/Ear&BalanceCenter/Menieres.h

The Ear and Balance Center: Meniere's Disease Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition of the inner ear causing episodes of vertigo and sensorineural hearing loss. The nerve hearing loss fluctuates with each dizzy spell, and there is usually tinnitus- ringing in the ear. Most patients experience fullness or pressure in the ear. After repeated episodes there is usually some degree of permanent hearing loss. This complex of inner ear symptoms can mild or in some instances severe. Dizziness is usually the predominant symptom. Severe or frequent dizziness can greatly interfere with normal life, putting the patient at risk of falls, or accidents. Fortunately there is usually at least a few minutes of warning (ear pressure, tinnitus or hearing loss) prior to the start of the episode of vertigo. The vertigo usually lasts a few hours but may last a day or more. There is usually nausea, often vomiting, and any motion makes the dizziness worse. In Meniere's disease the ear has lost its ability to regulate inner ear fluids, however the underlying cause of this is not known. Testing to confirm the diagnosis usually includes repeated audiograms, computerized hearing tests (ABR, ECoG), balance function tests (ENG), and possibly other testing. Treatment requires salt and caffeine restriction as these substances interfere with fluid regulation. During an episode of dizziness, vestibular suppressants are used to sedate the part of the brain involved with balance and reduce dizziness. Meclizine, valium, dramamine or similar drugs can be taken by mouth. Suppositories are available if there is vomiting. A diuretic (fluid pill) taken daily can prevent or greatly reduce dizziness in most cases. Other medications may be prescribed by some Otolaryngologists, however there is disagreement on the usefulness of these. While treatment is usually very helpful with dizziness, hearing loss may show no improvement. A hearing aid may be very helpful.

75. Healthopedia.com - Meniere's Disease (Menir's Syndrome) Meniere s disease. Alternate Names Menir s Syndrome Next section. Meniere s disease Symptoms Signs. Author Mark Loury, MD http://www.healthopedia.com/menieres-disease/

Set Homepage Email Page Favorites Home Health Centers Medical Encyclopedia Medical Symptoms ... Special Topics Related Resources Health Centers Ears and Hearing Disorders Allergic Reaction to a Medication Allergies Ataxia ... Anesthesia Other Topics Alcohol Caffeine in the Diet Cholesterol Head Injury ... Sports Safety for Children You are here : Healthopedia.com Medical Encyclopedia Diseases and Conditions Meniere's Disease Category : Health Centers Ears and Hearing Disorders Meniere's Disease Alternate Names : Menir's Syndrome Pictures and Images Attribution Menir's disease is a disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of disabling vertigo . Vertigo is a sensation of movement when none is actually occurring. The person may feel that he or she is spinning or rotating abnormally. What is going on in the body? Menir's disease is a disorder of the inner ear. The inner ear is made up of the cochlea and the labyrinth. The cochlea is a snail-shaped structure involved in hearing. The labyrinth is made up of canals in the inner ear that control balance. Within the cochlea and labyrinth are two fluid-filled compartments. The separation between the two compartments is necessary for hearing and balance. It allows the nerves to communicate with each other within that space. Experts believe that damage to the inner ear starts the process of Menir's disease. The injury causes fluid to build up in the two compartments. The pressure increases and damages the labyrinth. In some cases, the cochlea is also damaged.

76. The Meniere's Page Washington University School of Medicine has developed this informative site which provides valuable information on the subject of Meniere s disease. http://oto.wustl.edu/men/

The Department of Otolaryngology Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Otology Physicians : Dr. Richard Chole Dr. Joel Goebel Dr. Timothy Hullar Dr. Gail Neely For Physician Appointments, call (314)-362-7509 This page maintained by: Alec N. Salt, Ph.D. On March 20th, 2004 Dr. Alec Salt presented on at the: 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Meniere's Support Group of NSW Sydney, Australia (Click here for additional details) Information available The symptoms and incidence of Meniere's disease Sources of other literature on Meniere's disease Compilation of treatments for Meniere's disease Trends in Meniere's disease research and treatment Results of survey into variation of Meniere's symptoms with pressure changes Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ Help with a low-salt diet Meniere's and the Atkins diet Water softeners and a low-sodium diet Dependence of Meniere's symptoms on the menstrual cycle in some women. Learn about the inner ear fluids Important Note: These pages are intended to provide general information for patients suffering from Meniere's Disease. The information provided here cannot replace the diagnosis and treatment provided by a qualified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat doctor). The physicians here at Washington University cannot provide advice to individuals by E-Mail or by telephone. Without seeing you and performing the appropriate diagnostic tests, no doctor can adequately evaluate your specific case. If you live within access distance of St. Louis, we would be pleased to see you. Appointments can be made by calling the number above. If you live outside the St. Louis area, you are advised to see a physician in your own area so that your problem can be accurately diagnosed and treated.

77. Meniere's Page - Symptoms Life with Meniere s disease Before you judge me on one of my good days, you need to understand what one of my bad days is like. http://oto.wustl.edu/men/mn1.htm

Symptoms 1) Periodic episodes of rotatory vertigo or dizziness. 2) Fluctuating, progressive, low-frequency hearing loss 3) Tinnitus 4) A sensation of "fullness" or pressure in the ear. Detailed description of symptoms 1) Periodic episodes of rotatory vertigo or dizziness. Vertigo must be one of the worst chronic afflictions to affect the body. The vertigo patient perceives either that the world is spinning around them or that they themselves are spinning. With many other disabilities, some portion of a normal life can be continued. Vertigo disrupts virtually every aspect of life, since the patient loses the ability to do anything normally, especially when movement is involved. In addition to the obvious hazard of falling, moving around is hampered by the fact that even small head movements often make the spinning sensation worse. The resulting nausea, sweating and vomiting combine to make the patient subjectively very "ill". Vertigo can totally incapacitate the individual, so they cannot function. Often the patient will confine themselves to bed until the symptoms subside. partially 2) Fluctuating, progressive, low-frequency hearing loss

78. Meniere S Disease Information Center Extensive Information Extensive information about Meniere s disease symptoms, diagnosis, cause, prognosis, and treatment. What is Meniere s disease? http://www.menieresinfo.com/

79. Meniere S Disease Information Center Site Map A listing of every page at the Menieresinfo.com website. http://www.menieresinfo.com/sitemap.html

80. Meniere S Disease Familydoctor.org Information about Meniere s disease from the American Academy of Family Physicians. http://familydoctor.org/096.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Meniere's Disease What is Meniere's disease? What are the symptoms during an attack? How does my doctor know if I have Meniere's disease? What is the treatment for Meniere's disease? ... How do I cope with Meniere's disease? Meniere's Disease Printer-friendly version Email this article What is Meniere's disease? Meniere's (say "men-ears") disease is the name of a problem of the inner ear. No one knows the cause. Meniere's disease has something to do with fluid in canals of the inner ear. Although it can be troublesome, Meniere's is not contagious and it isn't fatal. However, it's a "chronic" problem, which means that it lasts a long time. People with Meniere's disease don't have symptoms all the time. When symptoms occur, it's called an "attack." Attacks may happen often, or only sometimes. Attacks usually last from 20 minutes to 2 hours or longer. Meniere's disease usually occurs in only one ear. It affects both ears in only about 30% of patients. Return to top What are the symptoms during an attack? The symptoms of Meniere's disease include dizziness, a feeling of fullness in the ear and tinnitus (a roaring sound in the ear). The dizziness is described as a spinning or whirling feeling and may cause problems with balance (feeling unstable while walking). Some people feel nauseated and vomit during an attack (because of the spinning feeling). Some people also notice some hearing loss, especially with sounds that have a low tone.

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