Meniere (hearing disorder)

Meniere (hearing disorder)'s disease overview

What is

Meniere disease?

Meniere disease is a Hearing disorder , which occurs in the inner ear due to abnormalities and endothelial ions. The disease may affect one or both ears. People with the disease will have tinnitus prolonged accompanied by dizziness, sensation of transparency and permanent hearing loss.

Causes of Meniere (hearing disorder)'s disease

Causes of meniere disease are not known at present. In order for the organs to feel in the ears that work correctly, the internal fluid in the ears need to keep the volume, pressure and chemical composition. The disease may occur when the pressure of the fluid in the ear is too high or the properties of the intra -fluid in the ear change.

Besides, the disease may be related to the genetic properties in the family, the head trauma, the infection between or the inner ear and also often appear in humans or alcohol use. However, due to no main cause of the disease, meniere is caused by a combination of many agents.

Symptoms of Meniere (hearing disorder)'s disease

Symptoms of meniere are characterized by attacks, including the main symptoms: hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, feeling pressure in the ear.

There are also some other symptoms that come with: nausea, sweating, headache, uncontrolled eye movement.

People at risk for Meniere (hearing disorder)'s disease

Meniere disease is a chronic disease in all subjects and all ages, especially aged 20 - 40 years old, rare in old age and regardless of gender. In children, the disease often appears in combination with abnormalities in the inner ear. Some factors that increase the likelihood of disease include: anatomical abnormalities, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, birth defects ...

Patients should see a specialized doctor when symptoms such as headache, vision loss, consciousness disorders, chest pain, weak limbs to be diagnosed early and effective treatment.

Prevention of Meniere (hearing disorder)'s disease

Limiting the use of alcohol, no smoking and stimulants, eating adequate nutrients, reducing the amount of salt to enhance the treatment of disease. In addition, patients need to rest when there are headaches, dizziness. When symptoms appear to be examined at a medical facility when there is appropriate treatment.

Diagnostic measures for Meniere (hearing disorder)'s disease

The diagnosis of Meniere is based on the manifestation of clinical examination and a history of disease. Patients should go to the doctor when symptoms such as severe headaches appear, hearing loss, loss of consciousness, weak limbs, difficult walking, easy to fall.

When medical examination, the doctor will rely on clinical manifestations in combination with the disease. After the examination, doctors can use specialized tests such as:

  • Blood tests seek inflammation to assess the condition. In or due to the nerve transmitting the signal between the inner ear and the brain. Most balanced tests give abnormal results in the sick person.

    Meniere (hearing disorder)'s disease treatments

    Meniere treatment is very important, it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions and the schedule for the best treatment results. The main treatment methods include:

  • Reduce the amount of liquid in the body, eat less salt and use medication to reduce the pressure of the inner ear. Rest when there appears headaches, do not work, read books, watch TV when the pain is happening. Vestibular function, using hearing aids ...

    See also:

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  • innate loss of congenital hearing loss: Early detection & hearing intervention for children

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