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Meniere Disease

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Signs & Symptoms

 Cluster vertigo Attacks
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease] Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/15532/Meniere-disease/Risk-Factors]
Vomiting
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/15532/Meniere-disease/Risk-Factors]
Rotatory spinning sensation
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]
Rocking sensation
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]

Physical Examination

 Marked hearing fluctuation
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]
Vestibular symptoms
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]
Mild auditory symptoms
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]

Lab / Serology

 Positive antinuclear antibody (negative symptom)
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/15534/Meniere-disease/Diagnostic-Tests]
Low thyroxine (negative symptom)
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/15534/Meniere-disease/Diagnostic-Tests]
Increase thyroid-stimulating hormone (negative symptom)
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/15534/Meniere-disease/Diagnostic-Tests]

Imagin Study

 Declining peripheral vestibular function in the affected ear
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]
Abnormal electrocochleography
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/15534/Meniere-disease/Diagnostic-Tests]
Vestibular aqueduct Hypoplasia
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]

Complication

Risk Factors

Cause

 Abnormal fluid homeostasis in the inner ear
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]
Abnormal ion homeostasis in the inner ear
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]
Vestibular aqueduct Hypoplasia
Ref: Uptodate [ Meniere disease]

Other