61. Otolaryngology - Meniere's Disease Ménière s disease. What is Ménière s disease? What causes Ménière s disease? The labyrinth has two parts bony labyrinth; membranous labyrinth. http://www.muschealth.com/ent/menieres.htm

Balance The vestibular system: controls balance controls posture regulates locomotion and other movements provides conscious awareness of orientation in space provides conscious awareness of visual fixation in motion Balance can be impaired by: disease altered gravity aging exposure to unusual motion When balance is impaired, normal movement is affected, as well as motivation, concentration, and memory. An estimated 2 million adults suffer from chronic dizziness or difficulty with balance. It particularly affects people aged 65 or older. Source: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Ménière's Disease What is Ménière's disease? Ménière's disease is a balance disorder caused by an abnormality found in a section of the inner ear called the labyrinth There are an estimated 3 to 5 million people in the US who have Ménière's disease, with 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. What causes Ménière's disease? The labyrinth has two parts: bony labyrinth membranous labyrinth The membranous labyrinth is encased in bone and contains a fluid called endolymph When the head moves, the endolymph also moves, which causes nerve receptors in the membranous labyrinth to signal the brain about the body's motion.

62. Meniere's Disease Otolaryngology. Meniere s disease. What is Meniere s disease? What causes Meniere s disease? The labyrinth has two parts bony labyrinth; membranous labyrinth. http://www.mcghealthcare.org/otolaryngology/balance/menieres/menieres.htm

MCG Health System Phone Numbers: (706) 721-CARE 1-800-736-CARE Request an Appointment Online Otolaryngology Meniere's Disease What is Meniere's disease? Meniere's disease is a balance disorder caused by an abnormality found in a section of the inner ear called the labyrinth There are an estimated 3 to 5 million people in the US who have Meniere's disease, with 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. What causes Meniere's disease? The labyrinth has two parts: bony labyrinth membranous labyrinth The membranous labyrinth is encased in bone and contains a fluid called endolymph When the head moves, the endolymph also moves, which causes nerve receptors in the membranous labyrinth to signal the brain about the body's motion. When, for some reason, the endolymph increases, the membranous labyrinth balloons or dilates (a condition called endolymphatic hydrops If the membranous labyrinth ruptures, the endolymph mixes with another inner ear fluid called perilymph The mixing of the two fluids is believed to cause the symptoms of Meniere's disease.

63. Otolaryngology - Meniere's Disease (Otorrinolaringología - La Enfermedad De Mé Translate this page La Enfermedad de Ménière Equilibrio El sistema vestibular Controla el equilibrio. Controla la postura. Regula la locomoción y otros movimientos. http://www.med.utah.edu/healthinfo/spanish/Ent/menieres.htm

La Enfermedad de Ménière Equilibrio El sistema vestibular: Controla el equilibrio. Controla la postura. Regula la locomoción y otros movimientos. Proporciona conciencia de la orientación en el espacio. Proporciona conciencia de la mirada fija en movimiento. El equilibrio puede verse alterado por lo siguiente: Enfermedad. Alteración de la gravedad. Envejecimiento. Exposición a un movimiento inusual. La alteración en el equilibrio afecta al movimiento normal, así como también la motivación, la concentración y la memoria. Se estima que 2 millones de adultos padecen de mareos crónicos o dificultades con el equilibrio. Afecta particularmente a las personas de 65 años de edad y mayores. Fuente: Instituto Nacional de la Sordera y Otros Desórdenes de la Comunicación (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, su sigla en inglés es NIDCD) ¿Qué es la enfermedad de Ménière?

64. Mission The Ear and Balance Center Meniere s disease. Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition of the inner ear causing episodes of vertigo http://www.utmem.edu/otolaryngology/Patients&Public/Ear&BalanceCenter/Menieres.h

The Ear and Balance Center: Meniere's Disease Meniere’s disease is a chronic condition of the inner ear causing episodes of vertigo and sensorineural hearing loss. The nerve hearing loss fluctuates with each dizzy spell, and there is usually tinnitus- ringing in the ear. Most patients experience fullness or pressure in the ear. After repeated episodes there is usually some degree of permanent hearing loss. This complex of inner ear symptoms can mild or in some instances severe. Dizziness is usually the predominant symptom. Severe or frequent dizziness can greatly interfere with normal life, putting the patient at risk of falls, or accidents. Fortunately there is usually at least a few minutes of warning (ear pressure, tinnitus or hearing loss) prior to the start of the episode of vertigo. The vertigo usually lasts a few hours but may last a day or more. There is usually nausea, often vomiting, and any motion makes the dizziness worse. In Meniere's disease the ear has lost its ability to regulate inner ear fluids, however the underlying cause of this is not known. Testing to confirm the diagnosis usually includes repeated audiograms, computerized hearing tests (ABR, ECoG), balance function tests (ENG), and possibly other testing. Treatment requires salt and caffeine restriction as these substances interfere with fluid regulation. During an episode of dizziness, vestibular suppressants are used to sedate the part of the brain involved with balance and reduce dizziness. Meclizine, valium, dramamine or similar drugs can be taken by mouth. Suppositories are available if there is vomiting. A diuretic (fluid pill) taken daily can prevent or greatly reduce dizziness in most cases. Other medications may be prescribed by some Otolaryngologists, however there is disagreement on the usefulness of these. While treatment is usually very helpful with dizziness, hearing loss may show no improvement. A hearing aid may be very helpful.

65. TCM Student - TCM Web Journal And Other Online Journals Case Study Research of Meniere’s disease Patient. Treatment by ElectroAcupuncture of Meniere s disease. Journal of Chinese Medicine 61, p27-29, 1999. http://www.tcmstudent.com/article-menieres.shtml

Schools of TCM State Laws of TCM Study Tools TCM Supplies Books on TCM Message Boards National Assocs. Web Journals TCM Software Acupuncture Theory Chinese Japanese TCM Links About TCMS Donate A female patient around 28 years old came into the clinic with a Western diagnosis of Meniere’s disease, of a particular variety known as labyrinthitis (acute onset of vertigo with little to no hearing loss). Amazingly, within 4 treatments almost all symptoms of the disorder were gone. Even though she suffered with the symptoms for the past 7 months straight, they returned after the initial four treatments but one time and then never again. What was most interesting was that I did not think at the time that I was giving a Meniere’s specific treatment. Instead I found a TCM diagnosis (in this case liver qi stagnation with yang rising) and followed through with it. In other words I did not use any "magical" empirical point known to the ancients for vertigo or dizziness. In effect it became a proof that the theory of Chinese medicine wasn’t just a complete farce, but instead a meaningful pursuit in treating problems that didn’t have "magic" points.

66. Meniere's Disease Meniere s disease Background The French physician Prosper Meniere first described the cause of this particular type of vertigo in 1861. http://www.oxmed.com/docs/datafiles/menieres.html

Meniere's disease Background The French physician Prosper Meniere first described the cause of this particular type of vertigo in 1861. Prior to his observations many physicians diagnosed vertiginous patients as having "apoplectiform cerebral congestion" and it was not until Meniere's work that the condition was truly thought to originate in the inner ear balance organ. However, it was not until 1938 when Hallpike and Cairns microscopically examined the inner ears of patients with Meniere's disease, that the dilatation of the inner ear spaces was found to be at the heart of the problem. This dilatation or swelling is due to excess fluid production or deficient fluid elimination from the fluid spaces of the inner ear, so-called endolymphatic hydrops. Definition The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Committee on Hearing and Equilibrium, 1985) defines Meniere's disease as a pattern of: vertigo

67. Meniere's Disease NSW Support Group Anyone interested to learn more about Ménière’s disease and keep up with the latest news is welcome to join our group. Email menieres.aus@tassie.net.au. http://www.hinet.net.au/~nswmsg/history.htm

Ménière’s Support Group of NSW Inc. The NSW Support Group Story So Far... At a small gathering in the lounge room of Dr. and Mrs. George Wilson AM of Kogarah Bay , a suburb of Sydney New South Wales Australia , on the 2nd May 1992 The group was formally incorporated in New South Wales on the 5th January 1994 Apart from one committee member resigning, the original committee remains intact, with some more added to share the ever-increasing load. Dr. George Wilson AM has been our Patron from the beginning. Victoria Tasmania United Kingdom Belgium and Vestibular Disorders Association in USA P O Box 202 Moonah, Tasmania 7009 Tel/Fax: Email: menieres.aus@tassie.net.au Website: http://www.msgtas.org.au 1254 Nepean Highway Mt Eliza 3930 Tel/TTY: Fax: Email: msgv@cinet.com.au Website: www.menieres.org.au We hope your visit to our Webpages will be useful to you in your endeavours to learn more about this medical condition for which there is no known cause and no known cure. Let us hope in the very near future researchers are able to make a break through. Groups like ours will be doing our utmost to help make this happen.

68. FreeHearingTest.com - Conditions - Meniere's Disease Meniere s disease. What Is Meniere s disease? Meniere s disease, also called idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops, is a disorder of the inner ear. http://www.freehearingtest.com/menieres.shtml

Meniere's Disease What Is Meniere's Disease? Meniere's disease, also called idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops, is a disorder of the inner ear. Although the cause is unknown, it probably results from an abnormality in the fluids of the inner ear. Meniere's disease is one of the most common causes of dizziness originating in the inner ear. In most cases only one ear is involved, but both ears may be affected in about 15% of patients. Meniere's disease typically starts between the ages of 20 and 50 years. Men and women are affected in equal numbers. What Are the Symptoms? The symptoms of the Meniere's disease are episodic rotational vertigo (attacks of a spinning sensation), hearing loss, tinnitus, (a roaring, buzzing, or ringing sound in the ear), and a sensation of fullness in the affected ear. Vertigo is usually the most troublesome symptom of Meniere's disease. It is defined as a sensation of movement when no movement is occurring. Vertigo is commonly produced by disorders of the inner ear, but may also occur in central nervous system disorders. The vertigo of Meniere's disease occurs in attacks of a spinning sensation and is accompanied by disequilibrium (an off- balance sensation), nausea, and sometimes vomiting. The vertigo lasts for 20 minutes to two hours or longer. During attacks, patients are usually unable to perform activities normal to their work or home life. Sleepiness may follow for several hours, and the off-balance sensation may last for days.

69. Meniere's Disease - Stages Of Meniere's Disease Ménière s Support Group of Victoria. Stages of Meniere s disease. http://www.menieres.org.au/stages.htm

Ménière's Support Group of Victoria Stages of Meniere's Disease Understanding Ménière 's Symptoms ... Home Ménière's disease progresses through three distinct stages. Unfortunately the condition is individual and no one can predict the time frame for each individual. Depending on the cause of the hydrops in a particular person, different treatments (medical, and in extreme cases, surgical) may or may not be effective at controlling the symptoms. Stage 1 In this stage vertigo is usually the predominant symptom. Complete recovery occurs after each attack and often, by the time of diagnostic tests, the ear has returned to normal. By making a correct diagnosis early in the progression of the disease the long-term effects may be lessened by making appropriate life style and dietary changes (reduction of salt, caffeine, nicotine and alcohol) Patient history is one of the most important factors in making the diagnosis However, often the vertigo is so distressing that many people fail to notice changes in hearing or even the tinnitus. You need an astute physician asking the right questions! Stage 2 During this stage it is easier to make the diagnosis. Symptoms can be referred to as 'classical'. Hearing fluctuates but never returns to normal levels. Tinnitus increases with attacks, and becomes continuous. The feeling of pressure or aural fullness may be worse before and during an attack. Attacks of vertigo tend to occur in clusters and may be severe enough to affect your lifestyle. However, between the series of attacks there may be periods of remission, which can vary from a few weeks to several years.

70. Meniere's Disease - What Is The MSGV? A newmember pack which includes our book, Understanding Ménière s disease, the Danish book, Ménière - An Ear Disorder, Salt Web http//www.menieres.org.au http://www.menieres.org.au/msgv.htm

Ménière's Support Group of Victoria What is the MSGV? Understanding Ménière 's Symptoms ... Home The Ménière's Support Group of Victoria Inc. is a volunteer, self-help consumer-based organisation established in 1991 to support people with Ménière's disease, their family and friends. Membership is open to anyone with a personal or professional interest in Ménière's disease. Aims of MSGV Ménière's disease is an unseen debilitating condition of the inner ear, which causes vertigo, nausea, deafness and tinnitus and radically changes an individual's well-being and lifestyle. Attacks may occur without warning and their frequency, severity and duration cannot be anticipated. There is no known medical cure. The onset of Ménière's disease causes social isolation and withdrawal from family and social life. It may also limit employment opportunities. Currently Ménière's can only be managed to some degree by the use of medication, diet, rest and natural therapies and as a last resort by radical surgical intervention. MSGV is focused on understanding Ménière's disease and its impact on the health and well-being of individuals (including their family, work and social relationships) and exists to provide support and practical information to people with Ménière's disease and to increase professional and community understanding of Ménière's disease and its impact.

71. Meniere's Disease What Is Meniere s disease? Contents. as biological factors. What Are the Symptoms of Meniere s disease? The symptoms of Meniere s http://www.fhma.com/menieres.htm

This page comes from www.medscape.com/home/patient/patientinfo.html What Is Meniere's Disease? Contents Introduction What Causes Meniere's Disease? What Are the Symptoms of Meniere's Disease? How Is Meniere's Disease Treated? ... What Research Is Being Done? Introduction Meniere's disease is an abnormality of the inner ear causing a host of symptoms, including vertigo or severe dizziness, tinnitus or a roaring sound in the ears, fluctuating hearing loss, and the sensation of pressure or pain in the affected ear. The disorder usually affects only one ear and is a common cause of hearing loss. Named after French physician Prosper Meniere's who first described the syndrome in 1861, Meniere's disease is now also referred to as endolymphatic hydrops. What Causes Meniere's Diease? The symptoms of Meniere's disease are associated with a change in fluid volume within a portion of the inner ear known as the labyrinth. The labyrinth has two parts: the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth. The membranous labyrinth, which is encased by bone, is necessary for hearing and balance and is filled with a fluid called endolymph When your head moves, endolymph moves, causing nerve receptors in the membranous labyrinth to send signals to the brain about the body's motion. An increase in endolymph, however, can cause the membranous labyrinth to balloon or dilate, a condition known as endolymphatic hydrops. Many experts on Meniere's disease think that a rupture of the membranous labyrinth allows the endolymph to mix with perilymph, another inner ear fluid that occupies the space between the membranous labyrinth and the bony inner ear. This mixing, scientists believe, can cause the symptoms of Meniere's disease. Scientists are investigating several possible causes of the disease, including environmental factors, such as noise pollution and viral infections, as well as biological factors.

72. National Headache Foundation: Meniere's Disease Consumer Topics Medications Spanish Topics MENIERE S disease. Headache is very infrequently found associated with Meniere s disease. http://www.headaches.org/consumer/topicsheets/menieres.html

Consumer Topics Medications Spanish Topics MENIERE'S DISEASE Headache is very infrequently found associated with Meniere's Disease. Careful examination to rule out organic causes for both should be done. There is a type of migraine known as basilar artery migraine which affects blood vessels in the back of the head and will give symptoms of both migraine and Meniere's Disease, such as dizziness, loss of balance and ringing in the ears. With Meniere's Disease there is a progressive deafness which does not happen in the migraine syndrome.

73. »»Menieres-Disease Reviews«« menieresdisease Reviews. Related Subjects Marijuana-Abuse More Pages menieres-disease Page 1 2. Search for a Health Issue Book. http://www.health-issue-books.com/Marijuana-Abuse/Menieres-Disease/

Menieres-Disease Reviews Related Subjects: Marijuana-Abuse More Pages: Menieres-Disease Page 1 Book reviews for "Menieres-Disease" sorted by average review score: Controversial Aspects of Meniere's Disease Published in Hardcover by Thieme Medical Pub (April, 1986) Author: C.R. Pfaltz Amazon base price: Average review score: No reviews found. Human Endolymphatic Sac: With Particular Regard to Meniere's Disease Author: N. Lilliestron Amazon base price: Average review score: No reviews found. Meni`Ere's Disease: Mechanism and Management, Published in Textbook Binding by Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd (January, 1968) Author: M. Spencer. Harrison Amazon base price: Collectible price: Average review score: No reviews found. Meniere's and Its Management Published in Hardcover by Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd (May, 1984) Author: Tom Wilmot Amazon base price: Collectible price: Average review score: No reviews found. Meniere's Disease Amazon base price: Average review score: No reviews found. Meniere's Disease Published in Hardcover by Kugler Pubns B V (Medical) (19 April, 1999) Author: Jeffrey P. Harris

74. General Dizziness Information menieres.Org Lots of information for sufferers of Meniere s disease. Meniere s disease and Allergies. Sometimes accompanies Meniere s disease. http://www.conciliocreative.com/dizzy/general.html

Go to.... Search Entire Site Dizziness Survey Results Interactive Message Board Healthcare Provider Comments Dizzy Chat Letters from Vestib. Patients Organizations/Associations Patient Stories/Support Groups Miscellaneous Vestibular Information Articles/Publications Inner-Ear Related Mailing Lists Inner-Ear Related Newsgroups Conferences/Meetings Treatments Testing/Diagnosis Anatomy Vestibular Research Vestibular Sites in Foreign Languages Inner-Ear Related Multimedia Sites Vestibular Related Technical Papers Miscellaneous Inner-Ear Information Vestibular Disorders Students at the University of Michigan were asked by their instructor to answer 1 of 5 questions regarding vestibular disorders. Click this link to see what they created as a result. Menieres.Org Lots of information for sufferers of Meniere's Disease. Meniere's Disease and Allergies Mal de Debarquement A support page for people suffer with Mal de Debarquement (MDD), defined by the author of this site as "a persistent rocking or disequilibrium sensation after prolonged exposure to motion" The Meniere's Page by The Ear and Skull Base Center, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri

75. Meniere's Disease - Special Needs - Raising Deaf Kids Meniere s disease. Read this page to find out what Meniere s disease is. What is Meniere s disease? Meniere s disease (menYEERS) is a disease of the inner ear. http://www.raisingdeafkids.org/special/menieres/

Search RaisingDeafKids.org Hearing Hearing Loss Growing Up With Hearing Loss Learning ... Print this page with Adobe Acrobat Meniere's Disease Read this page to find out what Meniere's Disease is. What is Meniere's disease? Meniere's disease (men-YEERS) is a disease of the inner ear. Meniere's disease causes 4 kinds of problems: Hearing loss Dizziness that feels like the room is spinning. This is called vertigo Ringing in the ear. This is called tinnitus Feeling like there's pressure in your ears. This is called aural fullness Often, 2 or more of these problems happen at the same time. This is called a Meniere's attack If your child has a Meniere's attack, she might hear ringing in her ear. Then she might become dizzy. Meniere's attacks can last for just a few minutes. Or they can last for a few hours. Afterwards, your child may feel unsteady or sick for a few days. Meniere's disease usually affects only 1 ear Meniere's disease usually only affects 1 ear. So people with Meniere's disease often lose their hearing in one ear . They may also have ringing and pressure in that ear. But Meniere's disease can affect both ears in some people. Children don't usually get Meniere's disease Children do not usually get Meniere's disease, but they can.

76. Meniere's Disease Remedies Meniere s disease and Tinnitus. Briefly, Meniere s disease is a condition that occors when degeneartion of the inner ear structures occur. http://www.doctor-brom.com/tinnitus-types/menieres.htm

Meniere's Disease and Tinnitus Briefly, Meniere's Disease is a condition that occors when degeneartion of the inner ear structures occur. The fluid-filled hearing and balance structures of the inner ear normally function independent of the body's overall fluid/blood system. In a normal inner ear, the fluid is maintained at a constant volume and contains specific concentrations of sodium, potassium, chloride, and other electrolytes. This fluid bathes the sensory cells of the inner ear and allows them to function normally. Certain substances in your blood and other body fluids influence your inner ear fluid. For instance, when you eat foods that are high in salt or sugar, your blood level concentration of salt or sugar increases, and this, in turn, will affect the concentration of substances in your inner ear. With injury or degeneration of the inner ear structures, independent control may be lost, and the volume and concentration of the inner ear fluid fluctuate with changes in the body's fluid/blood.

77. The Meniere's Page Important Note These pages are intended to provide general information for patients suffering from Meniere s disease. The information http://oto.wustl.edu/men/

The Department of Otolaryngology Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Otology Physicians : Dr. Richard Chole Dr. Gail Neely Dr. Joel Goebel For Physician Appointments, call (314)-362-7509 This page maintained by: Alec N. Salt, Ph.D. On March 20th, 2004 Dr. Alec Salt presented on at the: 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Meniere's Support Group of NSW Sydney, Australia (Click here for details of the presentation) Information available The symptoms and incidence of Meniere's disease Sources of other literature on Meniere's disease Compilation of treatments for Meniere's disease Trends in Meniere's disease research and treatment Results of survey into variation of Meniere's symptoms with pressure changes Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ Help with a low-salt diet Meniere's and the Atkins diet Water softeners and a low-sodium diet Dependence of Meniere's symptoms on the menstrual cycle in some women. Learn about the inner ear fluids Important Note: These pages are intended to provide general information for patients suffering from Meniere's Disease. The information provided here cannot replace the diagnosis and treatment provided by a qualified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat doctor). The physicians here at Washington University cannot provide advice to individuals by E-Mail or by telephone. Without seeing you and performing the appropriate diagnostic tests, no doctor can adequately evaluate your specific case. If you live within access distance of St. Louis, we would be pleased to see you. Appointments can be made by calling the number above. If you live outside the St. Louis area, you are advised to see a physician in your own area so that your problem can be accurately diagnosed and treated.

78. Meniere's Disease Information Center -- Extensive Information About Meniere's Di Meniere s disease and AllergiesMeniere s disease and Allergies. I am not a physician. I have been diagnosed with bilateral Meniere s disease that has its etiology in food allergies. http://www.menieresinfo.com/

This page was revised Wednesday, June 02, 2004 What is Meniere's Disease? What is the cause of Meniere's Disease? What is the cure for Meniere's Disease? What can I do about my Meniere's Disease? ... PubMed

79. Tinnitus Relief. These Formulas Relieve Ringing Ears. Tinnitus Meniere s disease Relief Capsules. Rapid relief tinnitus formulas. You do not need to suffer from tinnitus or Meniere s disease. http://www.alphatinnitusformulas.com/

Rapid relief tinnitus formulas. 100% satisfaction guaranteed Tinnitus Relief Formulas Home High potency Alpha Tinnitus Relief Formula capsules are specifically formulated to systematically and effectively relieve tinnitus and Meniere's Disease within 60 to 90 days. Some 65% of tinnitus sufferers will experience dramatic relief from ear ringing, 15% will experience slight to medium relief and about 20% of tinnitus sufferers will only experience minimal relief. In many instances the debilitating tinnitus noises are completely eliminated For the first time ever the natural healing power of Ginkgo Biloba Extract Vitamin A, Amino Acid Chelated Zinc Magnesium , the powerful antioxidants Vitamin C and Vitamin E plus Vitamin B12 have been combined to bring you one high potency tinnitus relief capsule which will dramatically reduce or eliminate the effects of tinnitus within 60 to 90 days.

80. Meniere's Disease Information. What is Meniere s disease? Between the acute attacks, most people are free of symptoms or note only mild imbalance and tinnitus. What causes Meniere s disease. http://www.alphatinnitusformulas.com/menieres_information_page.asp

Rapid relief tinnitus formulas. 100% satisfaction guaranteed Tinnitus Relief Formulas Home What is Meniere's Disease? Meniere's Disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes episodes of vertigo, tinnitus , a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear , and fluctuating hearing loss. A typical attack of Meniere's Disease may be preceded by fullness or aching in one or both ears. Hearing fluctuation and tinnitus (ringing ear or sounds in the ears) may also precede an attack. A Meniere's episode generally involves severe vertigo (head spinning and dizziness), imbalance, nausea, and vomiting. The average attack lasts two to four hours. After a severe attack, most people find that they are extremely exhausted and must sleep for several hours. In some people, Meniere's episodes may occur in clusters; that is, several attacks may occur within a short time. In other cases, weeks, months, or even years may pass between episodes. Between the acute attacks, most people are free of symptoms or note only mild imbalance and tinnitus. What causes Meniere's Disease The fluid-filled hearing and balance structures of the inner ear normally function independent of the body's overall fluid/blood system. In a normal inner ear, the fluid is maintained at a constant volume and contains specific concentrations of sodium, potassium, chloride, and other electrolytes. This fluid bathes the sensory cells of the inner ear and allows them to function normally.

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