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Meniere's Disease
Ménière’s disease, also called idiopathicendolymphatic hydrops,
is a disorder of the inner ear. Although the cause is unknown, it probably results from an abnormality in the fluids of the
inner ear. Ménière’s disease is one of the most common causes of dizziness originating in the inner ear. In most cases
only one ear is involved, but both ears may be affected in about 15 percent of patients. Ménière’s disease typically
starts between the ages of 20 and 50 years. Men and women are affected in equal numbers.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Periodic episodes of rotatory vertigo or dizziness
- Fluctuating, progressive, low-frequency hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- A sensation of "fullness" or pressure in the ear
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