Vertigo and Meniere disease

One possible cause for vertigo symptoms is Ménière disease. This is a disease of the inner ear that causes not only vertigo but also tinnitus, swooshing noises in the ear, periods of hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in the ear and what feels like pressure in head. When a person has this condition their vertigo attack can be quite severe. In many cases the condition will only affect one ear.

What is the cause of Ménière disease?

Inside the inner ear is a structure called the labyrinth and this structure contains fluid; this fluid is important because our brain uses the movement of it to control balance and work out our position in space. People with Ménière disease have a change in fluid volume within this labyrinth and it is this that causes all the problems. Scientists don’t fully understand why this fluid volume is disrupted, but believe that it could be due to allergies, infections, or noise pollution. They believe that the extra fluid comes from fluid used in other parts of the tissue and structures surrounding the ear. You can also check out this article for more information: Vestibular system and what is vertigo.

What are the symptoms of Ménière disease?

As mentioned previously vertigo is one of the symptoms of this condition. Vertigo can take on two different forms. It may be that the environment around seems to be spinning (objective vertigo) or that the individual is spinning (subjective vertigo). As well as this the individual is likely to have nausea and vomiting and to begin perspiring profusely. As all this is happening they may also lose their hearing or have ringing or other loud noise in the ear. It can all be very discomforting and upsetting.

How to treat Ménière disease?

Unfortunately there is no cure as yet for the condition. The focus is on controlling the symptoms so as to make the condition easy to live with. In many instances the condition can be controlled quite well. One way that the symptoms are reduced is by reducing the amount of fluids that the body retains by eliminating too much salt in the diet. It is also import to avoid all caffeine product including coffee, tea, chocolate, and cola drinks. It is recommended that people stop smoking and learn some relaxation techniques. Medications may well help with many of the symptoms. Homeopathic remedies might also help. Homeopathic remedies and what you can do with vertigo

Can surgery help people with Ménière disease?

Surgery for the condition involves removing the labyrinth and will also mean a loss of hearing in that ear. For this reason this option is only ever considered for people who have already lost the hearing in the ear where surgeons are considering the removal. This is often a last option treatment and people are advised to try other things first. This is a primer on this difficult decision: Will surgery be needed to treat my vertigo.

Are there any alternative remedies for Ménière disease?

There are different alternative remedies that have proved beneficial for the condition and that are worth considering. In regards to the vertigo symptoms there are a number of natural remedies that seem to work quite well.

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