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Definition

Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder that affects balance and hearing.

See also: Vertigo

Symptoms

Symptoms include:

  • Abnormal sensations of movement (vertigo)
    • Gets worse with sudden movement
    • Lasts for a few minuts to several hours
    • May come and go
  • Dizziness
  • Hearing loss in one or both ears
    • Low frequency noises lost first
    • Extent of hearing loss may change
  • Noises or ringing in the ear (tinnitus)
  • Sudden episodes of complete disorientation that causes the person to fall down
  • Sweating (may be heavy)
  • Uncontrollable eye movements
  • Vomiting and nausea

The feeling of dizziness and being off balance generally come in attacks that last from minutes to hours. Other symptoms can last for longer.

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