Ménière's disease
Also called: idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops
A disease of the inner ear that can cause a person to get dizzy and have trouble hearing.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Meniere's disease is a long-term health problem. It often affects only one ear. Its exact cause isn't known. But a buildup of fluid in the inner ear seems to set off the symptoms. Meniere's disease can start at any age. Most often it begins between the ages of 40 and 60.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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