Meniere's Disease is an illness that affects the fluid level of the inner ear, which is related to balance. Excess fluid will cause an individual to experience a range of symptoms that may include all of the following or a portion of them. Tinitis, or a ringing or loud roaring in the ear, dizziness, spinning sensations, motion sickness, sweating, nausea and or vomiting.
People can experience these symptoms daily, every few weeks, months or on a yearly or every few years. They occur suddenly and without any warning. Some amount of hearing loss is associated with this illness.
Although there is no cure, some dietary changes can help reduce the frequency of the Meniere's attacks. Reducing sodium and salt, caffeine and alcohol will help. Also, reducing stress is important. Medication can be prescribed by a family doctor or an ENT to aid in making the illness more manageable.
Here are a couple of links that will provide you with more information about this illness.
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/balance/meniere.asp
http://www.healthyontario.com/ConditionDetails.aspx?disease_id=180
Your turn. Do you have an illness that sometimes affects your day to day living?
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