Meniere Disease Center - Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for Meniere DiseaseType of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor? A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures. Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in Bakersfield * Ali M Agha MD  Gary Zerlin MD  Victor V Kitt MD  Kern Faculty Medical Group  Ear Nose & Throat Related Surgery  Valley Ear Nose & Allergy  Tulare Community Health Clinic  Lyle Stillwater MD  Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group  Central California Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group  Visalia Medical Clinic Inc  Santa Clarita ENT& Facial Plastic Surgery  Santa Clarita ENT& Facial Plastic Surgery  Santa Clarita ENT& Facial Plastic Surgery  Steven Burres MD  Ruwanthi Campano MD  Pacific Eye Medical Group  Phillip Whong MD  Robert M Jackson MD  Prima Health Care  West Coast ENT Medical Group  West Coast ENT Medical Group  West Coast ENT Medical Group  West Coast ENT Medical Group  Anacapa Surgical Associates  Ventura Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group  Ventura Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group  Ear Nose Throat & Sinus Specialists of Ventura  Robert F Bayer MD  West Coast ENT Medical Group  Edwin T Tseng MD  Hanford ENT  Ronald N Wong MD  Ear Medical Associates  Samsum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic ENT  Samsum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic ENT  Samsum Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic ENT  John J Hernandez MD  Facey Medical Foundation Mission Hills  Bruce C May MD  John D McCaffery MD  Jerome Dickman MD  Lawrence Stein MD  Andrew J Mikaelian MD  Northridge Facial Plastic Surgery  Northridge Facial Plastic Surgery  Martin Zane MD  Tarzana Multi Specialty Medical Center  Lawrence Pleet MD  John M Roesler MD  Michael D Landman MD  John M Roesler MD  Stephen Cooper MD  Jeffrey Birns MD  Barry Feinberg MD  Michael Reder MD  Dishell & Yi MDs  Dishell & Yi MDs  Vera D Cecilio MD  Comprehensive Community Health Centers  Ali R Namazie MD  Mercy Medical Group  Aroesty & Line MDs  Raffi Mesrobian MD  Paul H Toffel MD  Thomas M Grosch MD  UCLA Head & Neck Surgery  UCLA Head & Neck Surgery  UCLA Head & Neck Surgery  Julie A Edween DO  Geoffrey R Keyes MD  Pacific Specialists  Pacific Specialists  Pacific Specialists  Pacific Specialists  Vahan Ananian MD  Entertainment Industry Physicians  Simon K Simonian MD  Steven E Davis MD  Kantor Sugerman & Nasseri MDs  Raphael Nach MD  Stephen Pincus MD  J Randolph Schnitman MD  Kantor Sugerman & Nasseri MDs  Spalding Dr Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology  Kenneth Leeds MD  Alvin Reiter MD  Southern California Head & Neck Medical Group  Southern California Head & Neck Medical Group  Mary Lee Amerian MD  Otosurgical Medical Group  Southern California Head & Neck Medical Group  Otosurgical Medical Group  Otosurgical Medical Group  Southern California Head & Neck Medical Group  Harvey Paley MD  Southern California Head & Neck Medical Group  Head & Neck Services  Otosurgical Medical Group  Otosurgical Medical Group Bakersfield, CaliforniaBakersfield is a city at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California, United States. It is located roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, 110 mi (180 km) to the north and south respectively.
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Meniere's DiseaseRead the Meniere's Disease article » What is Meniere's disease?Meniere's disease is a disorder of the flow of fluids of the inner ear.
What causes Meniere's disease?Although the cause of Meniere's disease is unknown, it probably results from an abnormality in the way fluid of the inner ear is regulated. In most cases only one ear is involved, but both ears may be affected in about 10% to 20% of patients. Meniere's disease typically starts between the ages of 20 and 50 years of age (although it has been reported in nearly all age groups). Men and women are equally affected. The symptoms may be only a minor nuisance, or can become disabling, especially if the attacks of vertigo are severe, frequent, and occur without warning. Meniere's disease is also called idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops.
What are the symptoms of Meniere's disease?The symptoms of Meniere's disease typically include at least several of the following:
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Tinnitus
- Tinnitus is a ringing or swishing that seems to originate in the ear or head. Most of the time it is not a serious problem (it is however, a nuisance to those that suffer from the condition). Causes of tinnitus include loud noise exposure (firearms, loud music), medications, and other diseases (Meniere's disease). Treatment options are limited for tinnitus. Tinnitus can be prevented by wearing hearing protection when exposed to loud noises.
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Vertigo
- Vertigo is a feeling of spinning movement, and at times accompanied by nausea and vomiting occur. Vertigo is most often associated with an inner ear problem. The treatment for vertigo can be lifestyle changes and medication if necessary.
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Hearing Loss
- Hearing loss (deafness) may be present at birth or it may manifest later in life. Deafness may be genetic or due to damage from noise. Treatment of deafness depends upon its cause.
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Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Its Prevention
- Noise-induced hearing loss may be an acoustic trauma (temporary hearing loss), or permanent due to an acute acoustic trauma. Experts agree that continual exposure to more then 85 dBs (decibels) is dangerous to the ears. Ear plugs and ear muffs can help prevent noise-induced hearing loss as well as decreasing exposure to loud noises.
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Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. The causes of vomiting differ according to age, and treatment depends upon the cause of nausea and vomiting.
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Balance Disorders
- Balance is a state of body equilibrium or stability. We often take for granted how dependent we are on a healthy balance system. When the system breaks down, however, patients will describe symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness, or motion sickness.
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