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Meniere's Disease - Coggle Diagram
Meniere's Disease
Clinical Manifestation
Hearing Loss - In this disorder hearing loss may come and go, particularly early on, eventually, most people have some permanent hearing loss.
Recurring episodes of vertigo - occur without warning and usually last 20 minutes to several hours, but not more than 24 hours
Ringing in the ear - Tinnitus is the perception of a ringing, buzzing, roaring, whistling or hissing sound in your ear.
Feeling of fullness in the ear - People with Meniere's disease often feel pressure in an affected ear.
Pathophysiology
In most cases, it affects only one ear and can occur at any age, but it usually starts between young and middle-aged adulthood.
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The condition causes vertigo, It also leads to hearing problems and a ringing sound in the ear
Treatment & Management
No cure exists for Meniere's disease, a number of treatments can help reduce the severity and frequency of vertigo episodes.
Motion sickness medications, such as meclizine or diazepam (Valium), may help to control nausea and vomiting.
Anti-nausea medications, such as promethazine, might control nausea and vomiting during vertigo.
References
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Ferri FF. Ménière's disease. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2019. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2019. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Nov. 1, 2018.
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Risk Factors
Improper fluid drainage, perhaps because of a blockage or anatomic abnormality
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