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3. Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ears) Slideshow Pictures

The diagnosis of Ménière disease is made based on a careful history and physical exam. If the workup findings are normal and the classic symptoms continue, the diagnosis of Ménière disease is made.

• Other potentially treatable disease processes and causes for the symptoms, however, must be ruled out.
  
  
• Typically, your doctor will perform a series of basic lab tests, a hearing test, and an MRI (brain scan) to rule out other causes for the symptoms.

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