What Is Meniere’s Disease?

Meniere’s Disease is an inner ear disorder. It causes vertigo and dizziness and can last from hours to days. It can also cause hearing losstinnitus, or pressure build up in the ear. Meniere’s disease is unommon and its cause is unknown, but there are some treatment options, like hearing aids, that can help with the symptoms.

How Is Meniere’s Disease Diagnosed?

To diagnose Meniere’s disease, a patient must have had at least two episodes of symptoms. These include vertigo, tinnitus or pressure in the ear. They must also have hearing loss confirmed by a hearing test. Meniere’s Disease symptoms vary from patient to patient. It is possible to have two of these symptoms at the same time as part of conditions other than this disease. It is important to consult a doctor for a correct diagnosis if you have any of these issues.

Is There A Cure For Meniere’s Disease?

Meniere’s Disease results from an abnormal amount of fluid in the inner ear. This is critical for maintaining balance. The cause of this imbalance is unknown. The main reason for Meniere’s Disease is still not known, so there is no known cure. There are some treatments that can make the chronic symptoms manageable. These include diet, exercise, and medications.

How Can Hearing Aids Help Meniere’s Disease?

If you have hearing problems as a result of Meniere’s Disease, hearing aids can help. Like many other causes of hearing loss, the right hearing aids can restore hearing. Meniere’s Disease often occurs in one ear and has symptoms of dizziness and vertigo. Because of this, hearing aids may also help with balance. They do this by correcting the sound information received by the brain. Hearing aids will not fix the underlying causes of the symptoms of Meniere’s disease. But, getting the right hearing care can help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.

Call Us For A Free Hearing Test

If you have hearing loss, dizziness, or any type of hearing loss, call us today for a free hearing test. If you are living with Meniere’s Disease, hearing aids can help restore your hearing. At Chicago Beltone, we want to give the millions of Americans with hearing loss the care they need. Call today!