{"id":4344,"date":"2017-08-04T14:03:28","date_gmt":"2017-08-04T14:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/?p=4344"},"modified":"2022-06-07T12:40:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T19:40:36","slug":"menieres-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/menieres-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who has two thumbs and suffers from both intermittent hearing loss and a ringing in their ears? Someone with <strong>M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease<\/strong>. (That was a good joke and you know it! You\u2019re probably just laughing on the inside.)<\/p>\n<h2>What is M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease?<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease | The Mayo Clinic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/menieres-disease\/basics\/definition\/con-20028251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease<\/a>\u00a0is an inner ear disorder that causes fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and fullness or pressure in the ear. It is the result of excess fluid in the inner ear.<\/p>\n<p>There is no cure for M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease, but your <a title=\"City of Tucson, AZ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tucsonaz.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tucson<\/a> audiologist has various strategies to help you manage your symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"menieres-disease\" src=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/menieres-disease.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"539\" height=\"249\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/menieres-disease.jpg 539w, https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/menieres-disease-256x118.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What Causes M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease?<\/h3>\n<p>While the exact cause of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease is unknown, it is believed to be associated with a dysfunction of the endolymphatic sac, an organ responsible for regulating the volume and pressure of fluid in the inner ear.<\/p>\n<p>Various theories point to circulation disorders, viral infections, head trauma, allergies, migraines and obstructions of the ear canal as possible causes.<\/p>\n<p>It is estimated that M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease affects about one out of every 1,000 people, with most patients between the ages of 40 and 60.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Symptoms of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease?<\/h2>\n<p>People with M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease suffer progressive attacks that are often characterized by warning signs in advance. These include loss of balance, dizziness, headache, increased <a title=\"Facts About Hearing Loss\" href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a> and\/or tinnitus, sensitivity to noises and pressure in the ear.<\/p>\n<p>During the attack, you may experience episodes of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Vertigo Symptoms | WedMD\" href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/brain\/vertigo-symptoms-causes-treatment#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Severe vertigo<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fluctuating hearing loss<\/li>\n<li>Fullness in the ear<\/li>\n<li>Tinnitus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These symptoms may be accompanied by anxiety, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, trembling, rapid pulse and diarrhea. Afterward, exhaustion often sets in, leading to an increased need for sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Attacks may be brief, lasting for as little as 20 minutes, or may persist for as long as 24 hours. Their frequency is unpredictable and sporadic; they may occur several times a week, or as little as once every few years. Due to the unpredictable nature of this disease, it\u2019s impossible to tell just how much it will affect your life.<\/p>\n<h2>Is There a Treatment for M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease?<\/h2>\n<p>Because the <strong>symptoms of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease<\/strong> resemble those associated with other conditions, your <a title=\"Audiologist in Tucson\" href=\"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/\">Tucson audiologist<\/a> will need to perform hearing and balance tests in order to make a diagnosis. An audiogram will show hearing loss in the low tones, a key indicator of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease. In some cases, imaging scans or blood tests are ordered.<\/p>\n<p>Medical options for treating M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s include motion sickness and anti-nausea medications, diuretics, an antibiotic called Gentamycin and oral or injectable steroids. These, coupled with a low-sodium diet, can help prevent dizziness or reduce the severity of attacks. Other lifestyle remedies include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limiting caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and monosodium glutamate from your diet<\/li>\n<li>Drinking six to eight glasses of water per day<\/li>\n<li>Quitting smoking<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding allergens<\/li>\n<li>Reducing stress and anxiety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When medications don\u2019t work, you may benefit from vestibular rehabilitation exercises to improve balance. Hearing aids will help treat hearing loss associated with M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s diease.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals who experience severe attacks and are unable to find relief from other treatments may have success with surgery. Procedures that have proven effective include an endolymphatic sac procedure to drain fluid from the inner ear, a vestibular nerve section to cut the nerve that connects the ear and brain to eliminate dizziness and preserve hearing, and a labyrinthectomy to control dizziness.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease or to learn how you can finally find relief, contact your Tucson audiologist today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who has two thumbs and suffers from both intermittent hearing loss and a ringing in their ears? Someone with M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease. (That was a good joke and you know it! You\u2019re probably just laughing on the inside.) What is M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease? 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