Publisher's Synopsis
Ménière's disease is a condition characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, and progressive deafness. There is no cure, but there are some treatments that can ease the symptoms.According to available datas, approximately 615,000 people in the United States have Ménière's. The disease can develop at any age, but most commonly appears between the age of 40 and 60 years and normally only affects one ear.Ménière's disease is caused by a dysfunction in the inner ear. The labyrinth is a system of small fluid-filled channels that send sound and balance signals to the brain. It is an unpredictable disease that requires various types of treatment.
