Clinical Survey of Meniere's Disease: 574 cases

Abstract

Only 27% out of 574 patients suffering from Meniere's disease initially started with the typical Meniere's triad. A great advantage in order to diagnose Meniere's disease can be established with the telemetric-ENG. With this equipment it is possible to verify a nystagmus outside the clinic (at home, at work) at any time in patients suffering from vertigo attacks. Most of our patients showed an omnifrequent sensorineural hearing loss on the affected side. Many of our patients with Meniere's disease suffered from internal diseases (e.g. hypotonia, hyperlipidemia. diabetes mellitus), allergy or an affection of the paranasal sinuses, which may constitute co-factors triggering Meniere's disease.

Key Words:

• Meniere's disease
• vertigo attacks
• sensorineural hearing loss
• tinnitus
• telemetric-ENG