{"id":197,"date":"2022-01-06T21:47:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/menieres-disease\/"},"modified":"2022-07-25T22:17:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T22:17:28","slug":"menieres-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/balance-doctor\/menieres-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Causes M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The exact cause of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease is unknown. It is believed to be associated with a dysfunction of the endolymphatic sac, an organ responsible for regulating the volume and pressure of fluid in the inner ear. Various theories point to circulation disorders, viral infections, head trauma, allergies, migraines and obstructions of the ear canal as possible causes..\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \" What Are the Symptoms of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"People with M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease suffer progressive attacks that are often characterized by warning signs in advance. These include loss of balance, dizziness, headache, increased hearing loss and\/or tinnitus, sensitivity to noises, and pressure in the ear. During the attack, you may experience episodes of severe vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, fullness in the ear, and tinnitus. These symptoms may be accompanied by anxiety, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, trembling, rapid pulse, and diarrhea.\"\n    }\n   }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Is M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease Treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Because the symptoms of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease resemble those associated with other conditions, we will need to perform hearing and balance tests in order to make a diagnosis. An audiogram will show hearing loss in the low tones, a key indicator of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease. In some cases, imaging scans or blood tests are ordered. Medical options for treating M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s include motion sickness and anti-nausea medications, diuretics, an antibiotic called Gentamycin, and oral or injectable steroids. These, coupled with a low-sodium diet, can help prevent dizziness or reduce the severity of attacks. Other lifestyle remedies include limiting caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and monosodium glutamate from your diet; drinking six to eight glasses of water per day; quitting smoking; avoiding allergens; and reducing stress and anxiety.\"\n       }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease is an inner ear disorder that causes fluctuating <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/a>, tinnitus, vertigo and fullness or pressure in the ear. It is the result of excess fluid in the inner ear. There is no cure for M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease, but various strategies can help you manage your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-meniere-s-disease\">What Causes M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/menieres-disease-diagnosis-assessment-1536x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Form relating to the assessment and diagnosis of Meniere's disease\" class=\"wp-image-627\" title=\"Audiologists Assessment Form for Meniere's Disease\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/menieres-disease-diagnosis-assessment-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/menieres-disease-diagnosis-assessment-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/menieres-disease-diagnosis-assessment-256x171.jpeg 256w, https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/menieres-disease-diagnosis-assessment.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The exact cause of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease is unknown. It may likely be associated with a dysfunction of the endolymphatic sac, an organ responsible for regulating fluid volume and pressure in the inner ear. Various theories point to circulation disorders, viral infections, head trauma, allergies, migraines and obstructions of the ear canal as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oto.theclinics.com\/article\/S0030-6665(02)00017-8\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">possible causes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-meniere-s-disease\">What Are the Symptoms of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People with M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease suffer from progressive attacks that often have warning signs in advance. These include loss of balance, dizziness, headache, increased hearing loss or tinnitus, sensitivity to noises and pressure in the ear. During the attack you may experience episodes of <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/balance-doctor\/vertigo\/\">severe vertigo<\/a>, fluctuating hearing loss, fullness in the ear and tinnitus. These symptoms may include anxiety, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, trembling, rapid pulse and diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afterward, exhaustion often sets in, leading to an increased need for sleep. Attacks may be brief, lasting for as little as 20 minutes, or may persist for as long as 24 hours. Their frequency is unpredictable and sporadic; they may occur several times a week, or as little as once every few years. Due to the unpredictable nature of this disease, it\u2019s impossible to tell just how much it will affect your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-meniere-s-disease-diagnosed\">How Is M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the symptoms of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease resemble those associated with other conditions, we will need to perform <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/hearing-loss\/testing\/\">hearing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/balance-doctor\/balance-testing\/\">balance tests<\/a> to make a diagnosis. An audiogram will show hearing loss in the low tones, a key indicator of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease. In some cases, imaging scans or blood tests are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-meniere-s-disease-treated\">How Is M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical options for treating M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s include motion sickness and anti-nausea medications, diuretics, an antibiotic called Gentamycin and oral or injectable steroids. These, coupled with a low-sodium diet, can help prevent dizziness or reduce the severity of attacks. Other lifestyle remedies include limiting caffeine, alcohol, chocolate and monosodium glutamate from your diet; drinking six to eight glasses of water per day, quitting smoking, avoiding allergens and reducing stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When medications don\u2019t work, you may benefit from vestibular rehabilitation exercises to improve balance. <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/hearing-aids\/\">Hearing aids<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/a> will help treat hearing loss associated with M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s. Individuals who cannot find relief from other treatments may have success with surgery. Effective procedures include an operation to drain fluid from the inner ear, nerve surgery to eliminate dizziness, preserve hearing and a labyrinthectomy to control dizziness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-text\">\n<p>Call Hearing &#038; Balance Institute of Utah at for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"tel:+18018529696\" class=\"phone cta-phone-link\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M11.9 0H2.1C1.54305 0 1.0089 0.237053 0.615076 0.65901C0.221249 1.08097 0 1.65326 0 2.25L0 21.75C0 22.3467 0.221249 22.919 0.615076 23.341C1.0089 23.7629 1.54305 24 2.1 24H11.9C12.457 24 12.9911 23.7629 13.3849 23.341C13.7788 22.919 14 22.3467 14 21.75V2.25C14 1.65326 13.7788 1.08097 13.3849 0.65901C12.9911 0.237053 12.457 0 11.9 0V0ZM7 22.5C6.81639 22.4999 6.63461 22.461 6.46503 22.3856C6.29545 22.3102 6.14139 22.1997 6.01164 22.0605C5.74962 21.7794 5.60255 21.3983 5.6028 21.001C5.60292 20.8043 5.63921 20.6095 5.70958 20.4278C5.77996 20.2461 5.88305 20.0811 6.01296 19.942C6.27534 19.6613 6.63106 19.5037 7.00187 19.504C7.37267 19.5043 7.7282 19.6623 7.99022 19.9435C8.25225 20.2246 8.39931 20.6057 8.39907 21.003C8.39882 21.4003 8.25128 21.7812 7.9889 22.062C7.72653 22.3427 7.37081 22.5003 7 22.5H6.99907H7ZM11.9 17.44C11.899 17.5882 11.8436 17.73 11.7458 17.8348C11.648 17.9396 11.5157 17.999 11.3773 18H2.62453C2.48591 18 2.35297 17.941 2.25495 17.836C2.15693 17.731 2.10187 17.5885 2.10187 17.44V2.813C2.10187 2.66448 2.15693 2.52204 2.25495 2.41702C2.35297 2.312 2.48591 2.253 2.62453 2.253H11.3736C11.5119 2.25405 11.6443 2.31338 11.7421 2.41818C11.8399 2.52297 11.8953 2.6648 11.8963 2.813L11.9 17.44Z\" fill=\"#FF886D\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<span class=\"phone-number\">(801) 852-9696<\/span><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease is an inner ear disorder that causes fluctuating , tinnitus, vertigo and fullness or pressure in the ear. 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