Meniere's disease is a problem that is associated with the fluid balancing system in the inner ear. Generally, it is defined as the symptom complex of episodic vertigo (sensation of whirling and spinning), tinnitus (ringing, roaring, and hissing that usually occurs in one ear), aural pressure (feeling of pressure in the concerned ear), and fluctuating hearing loss.

1. Meniere's Disease
CAUSES | SYMPTOMS | TREATMENTS

2. Introduction to Meniere’s Disease
 Meniere's disease is a problem that is associated
with the fluid balancing system in the inner ear.
 Generally, it is defined as the symptom complex of
episodic vertigo (sensation of whirling and
spinning), tinnitus (ringing, roaring, and hissing
that usually occurs in one ear), aural pressure
(feeling of pressure in the concerned ear), and
fluctuating hearing loss.
 It is usually a sensation of pressure building up in
one ear with increasing tinnitus and a drop in
hearing.

3. Causes of Meniere’s Disease
The exact cause of Meniere’s Disease is unknown.
Possible causes include:
 Defective absorption by endolymphatic sac
 Allergies
 Sodium and water retention
 Hypothyroidism
 Autoimmune and viral aetiologies

4. Continue:- Causes of Meniere’s
Disease
 Mumps
 Syphilis
 Head trauma
 Previous infection
 Hormonal (Pregnant women are more prone)

5. Symptoms of Meniere’s Disease
 Hearing Loss
 Dizziness/Lightheadedness
 Spontaneous, Voilent Vertigo
 Ear Fullness and Pain
 Tinnitus
 Vision Problem
 Nausea and Vomiting
 Extreme Fatigue

6. Continue:- Symptoms of Meniere’s
Disease
 Mental Disorientation
 Poor Physical Coordination
 Mood Swings
 Hyperacusis
 Photosensitivity
 Reaction to food
 Cold Sweat, Palpitation, or Rapid Pulse

7. Treatments of Meniere’s Disease
 Treatments :-
 80% respond to salt restrictions and diuretics
 Vestibular Suppressants
 Corticosteroids orally and intratympanically
 Intratympanic gentamicin (chemical
labyrinthectomy)
 Surgical Treatments:-
 Endolymphatic sac decompression (ESD)
 Cutting the vestibular division of CN VIII, sparing
the auditory division
 Labyrinthectomy