Meniere Disease Center - Birmingham, AL
Birmingham 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 Birmingham * ENT Associates of Alabama  UAB Otolaryngology  UAB Otolaryngology  UAB Otolaryngology  UAB Otolaryngology  UAB Otolaryngology  UAB Otolaryngology  UAB Otolaryngology  UAB Otolaryngology  UAB Otolaryngology  UAB Otolaryngology  ENT Associates of Alabama  ENT Associates of Alabama  ENT Associates of Alabama  ENT Associates of Alabama  ENT Associates of Alabama  ENT Associates of Alabama  ENT Associates of Alabama  Richard A Walker MD  Pappas Ear Clinic PC  St Vincents Hospital Otolaryngology Department  Birmingham Hearing & Balance  Birmingham Ear Nose & Throat Group  Birmingham Ear Nose & Throat Group  Birmingham Hearing & Balance  Birmingham Hearing & Balance  Ross E Gardner MD  Ear Nose & Throat Clinic  Simon Williamson Clinic PC  ENT Associates of Alabama  Drs Elledge Favrot & Turner  Drs Elledge Favrot & Turner  Drs Elledge Favrot & Turner  ENT & Allergy Associates  Brookwood ENT Assoc  Brookwood ENT Assoc  ENT & Allergy Associates  Pediatric ENT Associates  Pediatric ENT Associates  Pediatric ENT Associates  Pediatric ENT Associates  Meucke Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery & ENT Specialist  Jonathan L Levine MD  Alabama ENT Associates  Alabama ENT Associates  Hoover Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  Hoover Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC  J Scott Robertson MD PC  Southern ENT & Sinus Centers  Southern ENT & Sinus Centers  Paul M Obert MD  Kim E Schmitt MD  ENT Bessemer  ENT Associates of Alabama  Charles B Brentnall Jr. MD  Pramod Bhatia MD  Allergy Clinic Tuscaloosa Ear  Allergy Clinic Tuscaloosa Ear  Allergy Clinic Tuscaloosa Ear  Allergy Clinic Tuscaloosa Ear  Allergy Clinic Tuscaloosa Ear  Alfred D Trotter MD  Richard K Caldwell MD  Richard K Caldwell MD  Yoyen A Lau DO & Kurt Kantzler DO  Maury B Bray III MD  Drs Bateman & Davenport  Anniston Ear Nose & Throat PC  Anniston Ear Nose & Throat PC  Anthony McLeod MD  Genta Medical Clinic  Eye Ear Nose & Throat  Selma Ear Nose & Throat  Kohli-Dang & LaFrendz MDs  Kohli-Dang & LaFrendz MDs  Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgery  Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgery  Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgery  North Alabama ENT Associates PC  North Alabama ENT Associates PC  North Alabama ENT Associates PC  North Alabama ENT Associates PC  North Alabama ENT Associates PC  North Alabama ENT Associates PC  North Alabama ENT Associates PC  Montgomery Otolaryngology  Montgomery Otolaryngology  Montgomery Otolaryngology  Montgomery Otolaryngology  Montgomery Otolaryngology  Valley ENT Associates PC  Valley ENT Associates PC  Central Alabama ENT Associates  Central Alabama ENT Associates  Rickey G Love MD  ENT Associates of Alabama  ENT Associates of Alabama  Yves Morissette MD Birmingham, AlabamaBirmingham is the largest city in the state of Alabama in the United States. It is the county seat of Jefferson County and includes part of Shelby County.
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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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