Meniere's disease. How to live with her. What can be done at home

Ménière's disease - a disease of the inner ear, which is disturbed hearing and sense of balance.

Causes

The inner ear consists of tubes filled with liquid. They are called the labyrinth. This body is needed in order for us to feel the position of the body in space and able to maintain a balance.

The exact cause of the illness no one knows Meniere. The idea is that the increased pressure of the fluid that fills the labyrinth of channels.

Sometimes something similar happens after a head injury or infections in the ear.

predispose to develop Meniere's disease:

• Alcohol consumption;
• Allergy;
• The same disease in relatives;
• Recent cold;
• Smoking;
• Stress;
• The effect of certain medications.

symptoms

Attack of Meniere's disease is often sudden rolls. Sometimes the attacks occur every day, and sometimes - once a year. The severity of attacks may also be different.

there is four main symptoms of Meniere's disease:

• Hearing impairment;
• Feeling of pressure in the ear;
• Ringing in the ear;
• Dizziness.

Most problems happen from vertigo. There is a sensation of rotation of surrounding objects. It may be nausea, vomiting, and sweating. All of these symptoms are worse during sudden movements. Sometimes you have to lie down and close their eyes. Dizzy spell may continue

Hearing loss is usually on one side, but may be bilateral. Between bouts of hearing almost recovered, but not completely. Gradually developing hearing loss. First, reduced sensitivity to low sounds.

Treatment

Meniere's disease can not be cured. The doctor usually appoints diuretic and a special diet. Sometimes, surgery is performed to reduce the symptoms.

What can you do at home?

Nutrition

A diet low in salt helps to reduce the pressure in the inner ear. Usually recommended to reduce the amount of sodium 1500 - 2000 mg / day. It is approximately 4 g of salt per day.

To begin to limit salt, remove the salt shaker from the table. Not prisalivaem ready meals.

Choose foods with low sodium content.

If you eat at home:

• Replace salt spices. Just do not take the spice mix, because there often have added salt.
• Do not take food with glutamate. There's sodium.
• Added to salads vegetable oil, vinegar and greens for different odor.

Another useful rule

• Some antacids and laxatives They contain a lot of salt. Always discuss with your doctor the new drug.
• Pets filters for softening water soluble salt can be added in the tap water. Be sure to check it. If so, drink bottled water.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine. They are getting worse.
• Quit smoking.
• Get familiar with allergies. Sometimes allergy treatment reduces the symptoms of Meniere's disease.
• Get plenty of rest, sleep and relax. Get rid of stress.

When to see a doctor?

As soon noticed something similar, so immediately and contact. The disease is bad, and do not need to wait.