How to Treat Menieres Disease

Meniere's Disease is a condition that affects the inner ear, causing tinnutis (ringing) in one or both ears, vertigo and inner ear pressure, or the feeling of fullness in the ear. Some patients have problems with only one ear, whereas a few have bilateral changes. Treatment is not difficult, but does take some preparation. Meniere's Disease is not widely understood and no one knows the actual cause or causes. Meniere's can be debilitating due to the vertigo, which can make the patient fall down and also cause vomiting. When the patient is having an episode, she may not be able to hear sounds that are normal to others. Meniere's Disease isolates people, so effective treatment is important.

Instructions

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  See your doctor. Get a firm diagnosis that you do have Meniere's Disease. When you know that is what you have, you can effectively work to treat your symptoms and lead as normal life as possible.

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  Change your lifestyle. Commit to living stress-free. Life many diseases, Meniere's symptoms worsen with stress. Slow down, relax and take your time. If you stress, you are more apt to bring on an episode.

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  Limit salt intake. Sodium increase fluid all over your body, and this includes the inner ear. Low salt diets are not hard to adjust to, and far healthier for your body. Treat Meniere's and also further your life expectancy by reducing dietary sodium. If you have questions about how to do this, speak with your doctor. More than likely she can help you and if not, ask for a referral to a nutritionist.

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  Cut the caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes. All three of these substances increase Meniere's symptoms. Cut them out of your routine - completely. If you need help with alcohol and cigarettes, tell your doctor. He can prescribe patches, medication and additional support.

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  Ask you doctor to prescribe medication. Sometimes your doctor can prescribe certain medications which help treat the symptoms of Meniere's. While no drugs will stop the condition, there are certain ones that help to alleviate symptoms such as diuretics, anti-viral drugs, anti-nausea drugs, sedatives and immunosuppressant drugs. As with any medication, there are side effects. You must weigh if the benefit of taking these drugs outweighs the side effects. Talk with your doctor and elect for the best treatment plan possible for your situation.