Learn About Meniere Disease
Ménière disease is a disorder of the inner ear that affects balance and hearing. This condition is characterized by sudden episodes of extreme dizziness (vertigo), a roaring sound in the ears (tinnitus), a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ears, and fluctuations in hearing. Episodes are often associated with nausea and vomiting, and they can severely disrupt activities of daily living.
The cause of Ménière disease is unknown, although it probably results from a combination of environmental and genetic factors.
The prevalence of Ménière disease varies in different geographic regions and ethnic groups. It appears to be more common in people of European descent than in those with other backgrounds. In the United States, there are an estimated 615,000 people with Ménière disease, and more than 45,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
Most cases of Ménière disease are sporadic, which means they occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. A small percentage of all cases have been reported to run in families.
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Stanley Pelosi is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Pelosi and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meniere Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glomus Tympanum Tumor, Infant Hearing Loss, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Stapedectomy, and Myringotomy.
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Jay Youngerman is an Otolaryngologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Youngerman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meniere Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.
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Andrea Vambutas is an Otolaryngologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Vambutas and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meniere Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, DFNB1, and Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.
Background: Disorders of hearing instability (HI) are poorly characterized and ineffectively treated. HI can cause fluctuations in hearing thresholds and speech understanding. Researchers want to use a specialized form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and blood tests to learn more about HI.
Summary: This study is a Double-blind, Randomized, Sham-controlled, Investigator-initiated trial. To explore the effectiveness of non-invasive inner ear electrical stimulation of the mastoid behind the ear in controlling auditory symptoms and dizziness in patients with Meniere's disease.
Published Date: October 01, 2017
Published By: National Institutes of Health