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Hearing Problems Associated With Meniere's Disease: By: Atharva, Luca and Omar

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes sudden episodes of vertigo, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and fluctuating hearing loss. It develops due to a buildup of fluid in the inner ear which interferes with balance and hearing. Common symptoms include pressure in the ear, vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. The disease progresses through early, middle, and late stages characterized by changing severity and frequency of vertigo attacks and worsening hearing loss over time. Treatment focuses on reducing salt intake, caffeine, stress, and quitting smoking to manage symptoms.

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Hearing Problems Associated With Meniere's Disease: By: Atharva, Luca and Omar

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes sudden episodes of vertigo, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and fluctuating hearing loss. It develops due to a buildup of fluid in the inner ear which interferes with balance and hearing. Common symptoms include pressure in the ear, vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. The disease progresses through early, middle, and late stages characterized by changing severity and frequency of vertigo attacks and worsening hearing loss over time. Treatment focuses on reducing salt intake, caffeine, stress, and quitting smoking to manage symptoms.

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Hearing Problems

Associated with
Meniere's Disease 
BY: ATHARVA, LUCA AND OMAR
What is Meniere's Disease?

 Meniere' s disease is a disease that occurs in the inner ear which can cause
pressure and/or pain in the inner ear.
 It can affect people of different ages, but it usually occurs in individuals in their
40s or 50s.
 People with Meniere's Disease can experience sudden occurrences of dizziness
after experiencing high pitched ringing in the ear.
What are the effects of Meniere's Disease?

 The effects of Meniere’s Disease involve the build up of fluid inside a part of your
inner ear called the labyrinth, which holds structures that help with hearing and
balance.
 The extra fluid interferes with the signals that your brain receive, causing vertigo
and hearing problems.
 Doctors still don’t know why people get Meniere’s. Researchers have created
many theories about what substance or microorganism might affect the fluid in the
inner ear to cause Meniere’s Disease.
Potential Causes and Triggers
Although there is no exact cause that gives you Meniere’s, some scientists believe that it has something to do
with pressure levels increasing in the fluid in your inner ear.
Some Potential causes or triggers of Meniere's disease include:
Head injury
Infection to the inner or middle ear
Allergies
Alcohol use
Side effects of certain medications
Smoking
Stress
Anxiety
Fatigue
Family history of the disease
Respiratory infection
Recent viral illness
Abnormal immune response
Migraines (throbbing headache)
Symptoms

 Meniere's disease varies dramatically from person to person, so different people


can experience a range of different symptoms that occur daily or just once a year.
 Some of the classic symptoms: pressure in the ear, hearing loss, vertigo (loss of
balance), tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears).
 Symptoms usually begin with the feeling of pressure in the ear, followed by
tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo. These episodes will last anywhere from 20
minutes to four hours. People with Meniere's will generally experience episodes
in clusters with long periods of remission. When you experience an episode of
Meniere's disease, it is best to lie down and focus on one sole, non-moving object.
Often times, a sufferer will feel better after taking a nap.
Stages of Meniere's Disease

 Early stage: In this time period, an individual will experience sudden feelings of
vertigo that can stay between the time period of 20 minutes to an entire day. An
individual's ear might feel blocked or clogged, and they might have some loss in
hearing, which usually leaves after the feelings of vertigo fade. It is also typical to
feel the effects of tinnitus.
 Middle stage: Symptoms of vertigo tend to become less severe during this stage,
while hearing loss and tinnitus will increase in severity. Many people will also
experience less severe effects of the disease that can last several months.
 Late stage: During the late stages of Meniere's disease, patients will suffer from
vertigo less often, and some people will be relieved from it forever. However,
tinnitus and hearing loss will likely get progressively worse, and people will most
likely experience unsteady balance regularly. Most people feel unstable in dark
conditions when bearings are off.
How do you treat Meniere's Disease?

 Reduced Salt intake


 Decreased caffeine intake
 Taking smaller meals
 Stop Smoking
 Stress Management

*Stress and anxiety are both linked to Meniere's disease, but both can be a cause and
symptom of the disease*
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Bibliography

 https://www.healthyhearing.com/help/tinnitus/menieres-disease
 https://www.webmd.com/brain/what-is-meniere-disease#1

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