Meniere's Disease
Meniere’s disease is a disorder of the inner ear that causes sudden, unpredictable episodes of severe rotational vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, and a sensation of fullness in the affected ear. Episodes can last from twenty minutes to several hours, leaving significant fatigue afterwards. The underlying cause is thought to be abnormal fluid pressure in the labyrinth of the inner ear, though the precise trigger is not fully understood.
Key points
- Attacks bring sudden, severe rotational vertigo together with hearing that fluctuates, tinnitus and a blocked, full feeling in one ear.
- Each episode can last anywhere between twenty minutes and several hours, leaving noticeable tiredness behind it.
- Betahistine, taken daily rather than just when attacks strike, is thought to boost blood flow in the inner ear and ease fluid pressure there.
Managing the Episodes
The main aim of treatment is to reduce the frequency and severity of vertigo attacks. Betahistine is the most commonly used medicine for Meniere’s disease; it is thought to improve blood flow within the inner ear and reduce fluid pressure. It is taken daily on an ongoing basis rather than only during attacks. Lifestyle adjustments, reducing salt intake, limiting caffeine and alcohol, and managing stress, can complement medicine and help lower attack frequency. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises may assist recovery between episodes. For people whose vertigo is severe and disabling despite medical treatment, specialist referral for further procedures is warranted. A sudden onset of new or worsening neurological symptoms alongside vertigo, such as difficulty speaking, double vision, or limb weakness, should prompt urgent medical attention as these may point to a different cause.
Further reading
What is Meniere's disease?
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear. It causes sudden, unpredictable attacks of vertigo, along with hearing changes, tinnitus and a feeling of fullness in the affected ear.
What causes Meniere's disease?
The underlying cause is thought to be abnormal fluid pressure in the labyrinth of the inner ear, although the precise trigger is not fully understood.
What are the symptoms of Meniere's disease?
Attacks bring sudden, severe rotational vertigo together with hearing that fluctuates, tinnitus and a blocked, full feeling in one ear. Episodes can last anywhere between twenty minutes and several hours and leave noticeable tiredness behind.
How is Meniere's disease treated?
The main aim of treatment is to reduce the frequency and severity of vertigo attacks. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises may assist recovery between episodes, and if vertigo is severe and disabling despite medical treatment, specialist referral for further procedures is warranted.
Which medicines for Meniere's disease does Yasabai sell?
The medicines listed for Meniere's disease contain betahistine. Examples include Serc. Each product page lists the strengths and forms.
Do I need a prescription for medicines for Meniere's disease in Thailand?
No, not online. Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for Meniere's disease. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver medicines for Meniere's disease to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
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