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Conditions of the inner ear 👂 - Coggle Diagram
Conditions of the inner ear 👂
Menieres disease
Definition
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells (vertigo) and hearing loss. In most cases, Meniere's disease affects only one ear.
Pathophysiology
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear characterized by intermittent episodic vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, ear fullness and tinnitus. The pathophysiology is commonly explained by a distension of membranous labyrinth by the endolymph, equally called endolymphatic hydrops.
Causes
Allergies
Alcohol use
Stress
Side effects of some medication
Smoking
Signs and symptoms
feeling of pressure in the ear
sudden dizzy spells
muffled hearing or hearing loss
Tinitus
Nursing management(medical)
Long term medication use
Use of diuretics
Tell the patient to reduce salt intake
Surgical management
Endolymphatic sac surgery
Nursing care plan
Reduce pain
Prevent infection
Alley anxiety
Teach the patient about the condition
Hearing loss
Definition
It is an impairment that occurs when there is problem with or damage to one or more parts of the ear
Pathophysiology
Occurs as a result of decreased sound transmission
Damage to the eight cranial nerve
Sound perceived by the brain are both diminished and disorted
Causes
Abnormal bone growth
Damage to the inner ear
Congenital
Conductive
Build up of earwax
Signs and symptoms
Muffling of speech and other sounds
Frequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly
Withdrawal from conversations
Avoidance of some social settings
Nursing management
Administer antibiotics
Administer analgesics
References
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