HEALTH OF VERTIGO Ménière

Disease information

HEALTH OF VERTIGO Ménière

Or vertigo of Meniere's Disease.

Increase of fluid in the semicircular canals of the inner ear that help maintain balance.

The excess fluid causes pressure in the inner ear, disrupting the balance, which causes dizziness, and sometimes undermine the hearing.

It affects both sexes, slightly more common in women, between 30 and 60 years.

Complications.

Permanent hearing loss.

Sounds (beeps) in the chronic ear.

Forecast.

The attacks of Meniere's disease are repeated often over the years.

Some symptoms can be controlled.

This process is very annoying but not serious.

Prevention.

Are not known.

Diagnosis and Treatment.

DIAGNOSIS:

History and physical examination by a doctor.

Laboratory tests, such as audiometry and caloric test.

X - rays, T. A. C. or R. M. N. from head to rule out other diseases.

TREATMENT:

Normally, medical treatment during crises.

In rare cases, surgical destruction of the inner ear affected.

General measures.

Avoid bright light and do not read during the attacks.

Medication.

Your doctor may prescribe:

Anti - nausea drug.

Tranquilizers to ease the dizziness.

Antihistamines to reduce symptoms in some people.

Diuretics to reduce fluid in the inner ear.

Activity.

Rest in bed until they disappear vertigo and nausea.

Do not walk unaided.

Avoid sudden changes in posture.

Do not drive, climb up ladders or work with dangerous machinery during the attacks.

Diet.

There is no special diet, but it should reduce salt and fluid intake.

Tell your doctor if:

The following occurs during treatment:

Decreased hearing in either ear.

Persistent vomiting.

Convulsions.

Fainting.

Fever of 38 degrees C or more.

New unexplained symptoms. The drugs used in treatment can cause side effects.

Risk Factors.

Unknown.

Causes.

Unknown.

Theories include:

Spasms in blood vessels that go to the inner ear.

Retention of fluid in the inner ear, especially during the premenstrual period in the.

women.

Allergic reactions.

Signs and symptoms.

In all acute attacks occur as follows:

Severe vertigo.

Ringing in the ear affected.

Hearing loss that intensifies with each attack.

Symptoms that may accompany the attacks:

Vomiting.

Transpiration.

Convulsive movements of the eye (nystagmus)

Loss of balance.

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