Ménière Disease

• Meniere Disease Overview
• Meniere Disease Causes
• Meniere Disease Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Meniere Disease Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Surgery
• Next Steps
• Prevention
• Outlook
• Support Groups and Counseling
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Meniere Disease Overview

Ménière disease is a syndrome in which you experience episodes of spinning vertigo (sense of the room spinning), hearing loss, and tinnitus (ringing in the ear). Between the unpredictable attacks, you usually do not have any problems or symptoms of the disease.

Ménière disease was first described in 1861 by the French physician Prosper Ménière. Yet the cause of this syndrome still remains largely unknown.

The diagnosis of the disease is usually based on a careful history and physical examination by a doctor, but other tests may be needed for a definitive diagnosis and to plan treatment options.

Ménière disease affects people of all ages, especially those of middle age or older. It is, however, uncommon in children.