Lola\u2019s elderly mother, Maria, had been complaining of ringing in her right ear and seemed to be having trouble hearing on that side. She had also had a few mild episodes of vertigo. Then, one day, Maria had a case of vertigo that was bad enough to send her to the emergency room. The doctor diagnosed her with Meniere\u2019s disease. Lola had never heard of it and was uncertain how it would affect the care her mom needed. The doctor encouraged her to learn more about the disease so that she would know what to expect and how she could ensure her mother stayed safe when dizziness occurred.<\/p>\n
An Overview of Meniere\u2019s Disease<\/strong><\/p>\n Meniere\u2019s disease is a condition that affects the inner ear and causes vertigo, a kind of dizziness that feels like the person is sitting still while the room spins around them. There\u2019s no cure for the disease, but there are treatments that can help to ease the symptoms.<\/p>\n Doctors don\u2019t know just what causes a person to develop Meniere\u2019s disease. It typically begins when a person is in young adulthood or middle-aged. However, it can strike at any age, even into old age. The symptoms of Meniere\u2019s disease are likely caused by having too much fluid in the inner ear, but doctors don\u2019t know what causes the excess fluid to build up.<\/p>\n The abnormal fluid amounts are probably the result of a combination of things, such as:<\/p>\n