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Meniere’s disease

Alternative Names: Hydrops; Endolymphatic hydrops Symptoms: Abnormal sensation of movement of self or the environment (vertigo) May be episodic Lasts from minutes to more than 8 hours Worse with sudden movement Dizziness Hearing loss in one ear Low frequency noises lost first Extent of hearing loss may change Noises or ringing in one ear (tinnitus) Nausea, vomiting Sweating (may be profuse) Uncontrollable eye movements Signs and tests: A neurologic examination may show an abnormality of cranial nerve VIII that may include abnormalities of hearing, balance, or eye movement. Text Continues Below Tests to distinguish Meniere's disease from other causes of vertigo may include: Head CT scan or head MRI scan Caloric stimulation (tests reflexes of the eyes) -- abnormal results indicate Meniere's disease Evoked potential studies (BAER) Electronystagmography Audiology/audiometry

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