How to treat Meniere's syndrome

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Meniere is a kind of idiopathic inner ear disease. In severe cases, rotary vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus and ear stuffiness may occur. Let's talk about the treatment methods.

How to treat Meniere's syndrome

First: drug treatment (1) vestibular nerve inhibitors are mostly used in acute attack, which can weaken the activity of vestibular nucleus and control vertigo. Commonly used are diazepam, diphenhydramine, Difenidol, etc. (2) Anticholinergic drugs such as anisodamine and scopolamine can relieve nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. (3) Vasodilators can change the metabolism of ischemic cells, selectively dilate the blood vessels in the ischemic area and relieve local ischemia. Commonly used are flunarizine (sibelium), betahistine, Ginkgo biloba, etc.

Second: middle ear pressure treatment, middle ear pressure changes can affect the inner ear pressure and flow. Portable middle ear pressor can treat Meniere's disease and control vertigo symptoms for a short or long time.

Third: surgical treatment, the choice of surgical methods should be based on the severity of hearing, vertigo and other symptoms, as well as the patient's age, occupation, lifestyle and so on. According to the preservation of vestibular function and hearing, surgery can be divided into conservative endolymphatic sac surgery, partial destructive surgery and destructive surgery.

matters needing attention

We should pay attention to low salt diet and light diet, and control the intake of water properly. Avoid fatigue and irregular life. Keep a good mood, avoid depression and other bad emotions. Get enough sleep. Patients should be in bed during the attack period. Try to avoid light and strong sound stimulation.