Ménière's Disease |
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DESCRIPTION
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Ménière's (MEN-ee erz) disease causes an increase in fluid and pressure in the inner ear that may affect your balance, interfere with your hearing, and make you dizzy. One ear is usually involved. The symptoms may appear every few weeks or attacks may be years apart. An attack can last anywhere from a few hours to several days. Ménière's disease can be an upsetting problem. Although there is no cure for it, medications can relieve the symptoms.
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CAUSES
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The cause of this disease is unknown.
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SYMPTOMS
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Typically, you'll experience sudden dizziness (vertigo) accompanied by nausea and vomiting. You may hear ringing or buzzing in the ears, or feel that your ear is full. Other possible symptoms include loss of balance, sweating, and jerky eye movements. You may suffer increasing hearing loss with each attack.
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CARE
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Medicine may relieve your dizziness and ear pressure. Surgery may be necessary if the medicine doesn't work.
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