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Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear affecting balance and hearing, characterized by abnormal sensation of movement (vertigo), dizziness, loss of hearing in one or both ears, and noises or ringing in the ear (tinnitus.
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M e ni e re ' s disease is a disorder characterized by recurrent vertigo, sensory hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. It is named for the French physician, Prosper M e ni e re, who first described the illness in 1861.
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What Is Meniere’s Disease?Meniere’s disease is a problem with the inner ear, the part of the ear responsible for balance as well as hearing.
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M e ni e re ' s disease is a condition characterized by recurrent vertigo ( dizziness ), hearing loss , and tinnitus (a roaring, buzzing, or ringing sound in the ears). M e ni e re ' s disease was named for the French physician Prosper M e ni e re, who first described the illness in 1861.
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Meniere ' s disease is a condition characterized by recurring vertigo ( dizziness ), hearing loss , and tinnitus (a roaring, buzzing or ringing sound in the ears). Meniere ' s disease was named for the French physician Prosper Meniere who first described the illness in 1861.
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Treating Meniere’s Disease: SurgeryFor severe Meniere’s that doesn’t respond to other types of treatment, draining or removing part or all of the ear’s balance canals may be recommended.Risks and ComplicationsDamage to hearingPossible worsening of...
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