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MENIERES DISEASE

Ménière’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear. Ménière’s disease usually affects only one ear.

Symptoms:

• The symptoms of Ménière’s disease are caused by the buildup of fluid in the compartments of
the inner ear, called the labyrinth. The labyrinth contains the organs of balance

• Two or more episodes of vertigo lasting at least 20 minutes each
• Tinnitus
• Temporary hearing loss
• A feeling of fullness in the ear