Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease was first identified in 1861 by Prosper Meniere. Meniere’s disease is an an inner ear disorder. It produces vertigo and progressive nerve deafness. It is characterized by three symptoms: dizziness attacks, ringing in the ear (tinnitus) and fluctuating hearing loss.
Associations/Groups:
American Hearing Research Foundation Info about Meniere’s Disease
275 N. York Street, Suite 401
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: 630-617-5079
NIDCD Information Clearinghouse
Provides information & resources for health professionals, patients, industry and the public.
1 Communication Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20892-3456
Toll-free Voice: (800) 241-1044
Toll-free TTY: (800) 241-1055
E-mail: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov
Other Information:
menieres.org
Our website, Menieres.org was founded to provide a “home” of support for those of you who are suffering from Meniere’s Disease, which can be quite dreadful at times. Our primary goal is to provide a warm home on the web for you to lean a shoulder on, share your tips, experiences, and tears with other sufferers.
Dizzyness-and-Balance website
Info about Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease – Mayo Clinic
Info about tests for Meniere’s and other causes of hearing loss.
Healthy Hearing Meniere’s Disease
Ménière’s Disease – Vestibular Disorders Association
National Organization for Rare Disorders: Ménière Disease
Fact Sheet last updated on: 8/23/2024
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