Every year, about 45,500 people are newly diagnosed with Meniere's disease, an inner ear disorder. While there is no cure, a variety of treatments, therapies and lifestyle changes can improve the condition. Hearing aids may also alleviate some of the most distressing symptoms and allow sufferers to regain control of their lives.

Meniere’s disease is a chronic, progressive inner ear disorder. It is most often characterized by sudden spells of dizziness (vertigo), accompanied by tinnitus, ear pressure or a feeling of fullness, and hearing loss. (Typically, only one ear is affected.) Symptoms come and go, and an “episode” can come on suddenly or in bursts over several days. Over the course of many years, the disease typically progresses through three stages of advancement, where the frequency of vertigo attacks decrease but hearing loss and tinnitus may progress.

There is no cure for the condition, and in advanced stages, it can be debilitating and significantly affect the sufferer's quality of life. Patients may find relief and avoid permanent hearing damage through medications, treatments and the use of hearing aids for the hearing loss associated with Meniere’s disease.

If you’re dealing with symptoms related to Meniere’s disease, including tinnitus, hearing loss, stress or vertigo, don’t put off seeking diagnosis by a physician. Meniere’s disease is a progressive condition, meaning if left untreated, it can worsen over time.

Consult your doctor and they may recommend that you visit a Miracle-Ear hearing center to learn more about your hearing options. Our hearing health care specialists can recommend Miracle-Ear advanced hearing aids that address specific challenges related to Meniere’s disease. Call today or book an appointment online and start your journey toward healthy hearing.