A Clear Guide to Ménière’s Disease
Precision Management for Ménière's Disease
Struggling with sudden vertigo, hearing fluctuations, or ear fullness? This inner ear disorder affects thousands and is manageable with proper care, not a sign of something dire. At Harley AVM, our team brings swift relief. Urgently seek AVM evaluation for severe, unrelenting headaches, facial weakness, or vision changes, as these demand immediate attention.
Inner-Ear Fluid Regulation Disorder
An Overview of Ménière's Disease
Ménière's disease is a long-term inner-ear condition that affects balance and hearing by disrupting the regulation of inner-ear fluid. People typically experience episodes rather than constant symptoms, with attacks that may include spinning vertigo, ear pressure, fluctuating hearing, and tinnitus affecting one ear initially.
Episodes occur when fluid pressure within the inner ear disrupts normal balance and hearing signals sent to the brain. The intensity and frequency vary widely between individuals, and symptoms may change over time. Although unpredictable and often distressing, Ménière's disease is not life-threatening. Accurate identification is essential, as management focuses on symptom control, attack reduction, and preserving balance and hearing function wherever possible.
Pinpointing the Cause
Diagnosing Ménière's Disease
When to Get Checked
You should get assessed if episodes of spinning vertigo recur without clear triggers, last longer than usual, or begin to affect hearing in one ear. Worsening ear pressure, tinnitus, or a sense of fullness accompanying attacks also warrants audiovestibular review.
You should seek urgent assessment if vertigo occurs with sudden hearing loss, severe headache, neurological symptoms, new visual disturbance, or difficulty walking. Early evaluation helps distinguish Ménière's disease from other balance conditions and guides safe, timely management.
How We Assess Ménière's Disease
At Harley Audiovestibular Clinic, our assessment starts with a detailed history from a senior audiovestibular consultant, exploring vertigo attack patterns, hearing fluctuations, tinnitus, and ear fullness to pinpoint the characteristics of Ménière's disease. We dedicate quality time with our consultants, fostering trust through unhurried discussions tailored to your symptoms.
We follow with audiometric testing, balance assessments, and possibly imaging or electrocochleography for confirmation. Our senior clinicians review results collaboratively, ensuring no detail is overlooked. This methodical pathway sets us apart, guiding precise management plans for effective symptom control and improved quality of life. Additionally, we prioritise your long-term stability through ongoing support.
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Specialist Care for Ménière’s Disease
Every Ménière’s Disease case is different. Your consultant will create a tailored plan to address your specific symptoms and lifestyle – when it started, how it affects your day, and which tests and treatments are right for you.