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What Is Exactly Is Meniere Disease? by ochukoccna: 2:34pm On Jun 04, 2016
Today, news broke that the PMB is suffering from Meniere Disease. But the question is what exactly is Meniere Disease? shocked shocked
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Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that usually affects both hearing and balance. Characterized by episodes of vertigo along with fluctuating or permanent tinnitus and hearing loss,it affects people differently. It can range in intensity from being a mild annoyance to a disabling disease.

In most cases, Meniere's disease affects only one ear. Meniere's disease can occur at any age, but it usually starts between the ages of 20 and 50. The immediate cause of Ménière's disease is endolymphatic hydrops, an excess of fluid in the inner ear. The possible causes of endolymphatic hydrops, in turn, are not well understood. For this reason a causal treatment of endolymphatic hydrops – and thus also for Ménière's disease – does not exist. However, episodes of vertigo usually subside as the illness progresses or stabilizes, and most patients learn to manage tinnitus and hearing loss. This even applies to patients who are affected in both ears from some point in the course of their lives (ca. 30%).
It's considered a chronic condition, but various treatments can help relieve symptoms and minimize the long-term impact on your life.

Signs and symptoms of Meniere's disease include:

--Recurring episodes of vertigo. You have a spinning sensation that starts and stops spontaneously. Episodes of vertigo occur without warning and usually last 20 minutes to several hours, but not more than 24 hours. Severe vertigo can cause nausea and vomiting.
--Hearing loss. Hearing loss in Meniere's disease may come and go, particularly early on. Eventually, most people have some permanent hearing loss.
--Ringing in the ear (tinnitus). Tinnitus is the perception of a ringing, buzzing, roaring, whistling or hissing sound in your ear.
--Feeling of fullness in the ear. People with Meniere's disease often feel pressure in the affected ears (aural fullness) or on the side of their heads.

After an episode, signs and symptoms improve and might disappear entirely. Episodes can occur weeks to years apart.
Re: What Is Exactly Is Meniere Disease? by tolugar: 3:14pm On Jun 04, 2016
No wonder


That's why he has not been active.

Cos he is not hearing
Re: What Is Exactly Is Meniere Disease? by ajuwarhodes(f): 4:03pm On Jun 04, 2016
tolugar:
No wonder


That's why he has not been active.

Cos he is not hearing


Lol

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