Meniere’s disease is balance and hearing disorder that can feel like vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of pressure in the affected ear. It is a chronic condition that is often misunderstood by those who haven’t experienced it. For busy professionals who are looking to gain a better understanding of this debilitating condition, here is what you need to ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Meniere’s disease is a disorder that involves the inner ear. It causes episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and fullness in the ear. Most of these symptoms are caused by increased pressure of fluid on the ear. This results in damage to the balance system and the hearing nerve. The exact cause of Meniere’s is unknown ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Vertigo can feel like falling or spinning and tinnitus usually sounds like a high pitch noise. When both happen together, that’s called Meniere’s Disease. Both balance and hearing use the same nerve in the brain, and if it’s irritated either vertigo or tinnitus can become disabling. Most people will ask their doctor, get medication and a ...