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What is Meniere\u2019s disease?
\n<\/strong>Meniere\u2019s disease is a chronic disorder of the inner ear that results from a disturbance in fluid balance. This causes excess pressure and rupture of membranes in the inner ear, leading to rotary vertigo, hearing loss and tinnitus. As a result, the quality of life of those affected is usually very severely impaired.<\/p>\n

Symptoms
\n<\/strong>Typical symptoms of Meniere\u2019s disease include dizziness, tinnitus, hearing loss and a feeling of ear congestion. Affected individuals may suffer from violent attacks of vertigo that can last from several hours to days. The dizziness may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting and often leads to a reduction in quality of life. Another accompanying symptom is tinnitus. In advanced stages of the disease, hearing loss may also occur.<\/p>\n

Causes
\n<\/strong>The exact causes of Meniere\u2019s disease are still unknown. However, it is suspected that changes in the immune system, genetic factors or circulatory disorders in the inner ear may play a role. Overproduction or insufficient reabsorption of inner ear fluid (endolymph) is also discussed as a possible cause.<\/p>\n

Diagnosis
\n<\/strong>Diagnosis of Meniere\u2019s disease is usually made through a combination of history, physical examination and hearing tests. An examination of the vestibular organ may also be performed to diagnose the vertigo and rule out other causes.<\/p>\n

Treatment options
\n<\/strong>There are various therapies available to alleviate symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.<\/p>\n

Distribution
\n<\/strong>Meniere\u2019s disease is rare and occurs in 0.01% of the population, mostly between the ages of 45 and 60. Women are affected more frequently than men.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sources:
\n1 Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie e. V. (Ed.), S2k-Leitlinie Vestibul\u00e4re Funktionsst\u00f6rungen, AWMF-Register-Nr. 017\/078, May 2021: https:\/\/www.awmf.org\/uploads\/tx_szleitlinien\/017-078l_S2k_Vestibulaere-Funktionsstoerungen_2021-05.pdf
\n2 German Neurological Society (ed.), Further Evidence for Intratympanic Therapy in Meniere\u2019s Disease, Feb. 2022, https:\/\/dgn.org\/artikel\/2363<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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