Ménière's disorder: A short history

Abstract

The authors discuss early reports probably related to Ménière's disorder, a short account of the contribution and life of Prosper Menière and the developments and terminological confusions following that time. We consider various approaches that have been made to the treatment of the condition and briefly mention some famous people who have suffered from the condition.

Key words::

• Ménière's disorder
• endolymphatic hydrops
• Prosper Ménière
• famous patients

Acknowledgements

The authors are grateful to Marina Pyrovolaki, of the School for Oriental and African Studies, London University, for her help with the interpretation of Hippocrates Aphorisms.

Declaration of interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest in this paper.