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Meniere''s disease is an inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing.
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Ménière''s diseaseDefinition Ménière''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 Méniè...
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Meniere's disease is a problem with the inner ear, the part of the ear responsible for balance as well as hearing. When you have Meniere's disease, too much endolymph (fluid) backs up in the canals, a condition called endolymphatic hydrops. Extra fluid causes pressure to build up, so the canals swell and can't work right. This leads to problems with the ear's hearing and balance systems.
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Ménière''s diseaseDefinition Ménière''s disease is a condition characterized by recurrent vertigo (dizziness), hearing loss, and tinnitus (a roaring, buzzing, or ringing sound in the ears). Description Ménière''s disease...
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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 t...
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For 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.
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