Meniere Disease (cont.)
Medical Author:
Bryon K McNeil, MD
Coauthor:
Maged Botros, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Richard Harrigan, MD
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Meniere's Disease CausesThe most common causes of the disease are still unknown. It is suspected that food allergy may play a part. Some suspect that Ménière disease is the response of the inner ear to injury. In any case, if someone in your family has it, you are at higher risk for developing it. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Meniere Disease
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Ménière disease, also known as idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops, is a disorder of the inner ear resulting in the clinical triad of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
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