Symptoms
The symptoms of Meniere’s disease vary in severeness from person to person.
Some individuals can be completely debilitated by the disease while others experience symptoms only once or twice a year.
Symptoms typically last between 20 minutes and 18 hours.
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis is difficult because there is no definitive test for this condition.
It is mainly a diagnosis by history.
One spell is not enough to make a diagnosis.
By definition, the spells are episodic.
According to the pattern of rapid eye movement, the healthcare provider can sometimes interpret the balance disorder.
Electrocochleography is a test that can record the activity of the inner ear.
Eliminating certain medications like high blood pressure pills and allergy medications can sometimes help.
However, high blood pressure itself may contribute to symptoms.
Stress reduction seems to reduce the severity of symptoms.
There’s also dexamethasone (Decadron) and promethazine, an anti-nausea medication.
Other anti-nausea medications that can be used include Compazine and ondansetron.
Some medications can be used to prevent attacks or at least reduce their frequency.
These include dyazide (Triamterene/HCTZ), Klonopin, and diazepam (Valium).
Devices, Exercises, and Procedures
One treatment for controlling symptoms is called a Meniett machine.
The machine delivers pulses of pressure into the inner ear through the tympanostomy tube.
This surgery involves severing the nerve which is connected to the malfunctioning inner ear organ.
Other procedures include endolymphatic sac decompression or shunt placement.
Some reports suggest a genetic component but this has not been proven.
You may take a stab at stare at a fixed object.
Do not take a stab at eat or drink as it may cause nausea and vomiting.
The above-mentioned medications can help with vertigo, nausea, and vomiting.
When vertigo passes, see to it you stand up slowly.
It also helps to hold onto something stable, such as a wall or rail.
Trying to walk during an attack can lead to falls and serious injury, so always be careful.
It can also be helpful to talk and interact with other people who are suffering from this disease.
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