Definitions for meniere's disease
me·niere's dis·ease

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1. Meniere's diseasenoun

   a disease of the inner ear characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss (usually unilateral)

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1. Ménière's disease

   Ménière's disease (MD) is a disease of the inner ear that is characterized by potentially severe and incapacitating episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in the ear. Typically, only one ear is affected initially, but over time, both ears may become involved. Episodes generally last from 20 minutes to a few hours. The time between episodes varies. The hearing loss and ringing in the ears can become constant over time.The cause of Ménière's disease is unclear, but likely involves both genetic and environmental factors. A number of theories exist for why it occurs, including constrictions in blood vessels, viral infections, and autoimmune reactions. About 10% of cases run in families. Symptoms are believed to occur as the result of increased fluid buildup in the labyrinth of the inner ear. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms and a hearing test. Other conditions that may produce similar symptoms include vestibular migraine and transient ischemic attack.No cure is known. Attacks are often treated with medications to help with the nausea and anxiety. Measures to prevent attacks are overall poorly supported by the evidence. A low-salt diet, diuretics, and corticosteroids may be tried. Physical therapy may help with balance and counselling may help with anxiety. Injections into the ear or surgery may also be tried if other measures are not effective, but are associated with risks. The use of tympanostomy tubes, while popular, is not supported.Ménière's disease was first identified in the early 1800s by Prosper Ménière. It affects between 0.3 and 1.9 per 1,000 people. It most often starts in people 40 to 60 years old. Females are more commonly affected than males. After 5 to 15 years of symptoms, the episodes of the world spinning sometimes stop and the person is left with loss of balance, poor hearing in the affected ear, and ringing or other sounds in the affected ear or ears.

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1. meniere's disease

   Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear disorder that causes episodes of vertigo (a spinning sensation), tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear), a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear, and fluctuating hearing loss, which can eventually become permanent. This condition typically affects only one ear and is caused by a buildup of fluid in the compartments of the inner ear, known as the labyrinth. The exact cause of Meniere's disease is unknown, but it's believed to be related to high pressure of the fluid in the inner ear.

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1. Meniere's disease

   a disease characterized by deafness and vertigo, resulting in incoordination of movement. It is supposed to depend upon a morbid condition of the semicircular canals of the internal ear. Named after Meniere, a French physician

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of meniere's disease in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of meniere's disease in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meniere'S_Disease
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
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