It is a disease caused by an increase in pressure in the fluids responsible for balance in the inner ear. The reason for this increase in pressure in the inner ear fluids is often unclear. If the fluid production is more than excretion, or if there is a blockage in the channels where the fluids are discharged, a pressure increase may develop.
The disease usually affects one ear first, and in 25% to 50% of cases the second ear is later affected. At the beginning of the syndrome, an increase in fluid is seen in the inner ear section called the labyrinth. This excess of fluid exerts pressure on the inner eardrum, disrupting and sometimes tearing it. The result is loss of balance and hearing.
Meniere’s Disease progresses in attacks. During attacks, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, hearing loss and a feeling of fullness in the ear are observed.
The interval between attacks can be a few hours, a few months, or even a few years. The duration may be a few hours or a few days.
The way and frequency of attacks vary from person to person.
The most serious symptom of the disease is dizziness. Dizziness comes in bouts. In the meantime, the person has difficulty in balancing. He feels as if he is moving even though he is still. As the dizziness continues, nausea and vomiting begin.
Hearing loss may occur just before or after the attacks. In the early stages, hearing loss returns to normal after the attack, but this hearing loss may be permanent in the later stages of the disease.
Due to the experiences experienced during the attacks and the weakness and exhaustion that occurs after the attacks, the person is cut off from his normal life for a while, and his quality of life decreases.
Although the cause of the disease cannot be explained precisely, it is known that disorders in the immune system can cause Meniere’s Syndrome, as well as conditions such as inner ear inflammation, head trauma, genetic predisposition and allergies.
Physical and emotional stresses increase the patient’s attacks. In addition, insomnia and sleep disorders, excessive fatigue, caffeine, smoking and alcohol use can also trigger attacks.
Treatment of Meniere’s Disease:
Medicines can be used within the framework of classical treatment methods to stop nausea and vomiting following dizziness.
In addition, diuretic drugs can be taken to remove excess water (edema) from the body.
If the frequency and severity of crises cannot be controlled, surgery can be applied. The pressure in the inner ear and membranes is removed with surgery. Sometimes the nerve that disrupts the balance is cut. Sometimes, applications are made in which the entire inner ear is destroyed.
Treatment of Meniere’s Disease with Acupuncture:
In the pathology of this disease, disruption of the lymphatic system in the inner ear is seen as a result of both blood and lymph flow irregularities. When the blood supply here is provided correctly, the blood flow to the inner ear will be regulated accordingly.
Acupuncture has the effect of regulating head and neck lymph flow.
All the problems in the production and excretion process of the fluid in the inner ear will aggravate the Meniere’s picture. With the edema-solving effect of ear and body acupuncture, the balance will be restored in a positive way.
As a result of the blood pressure balancing effect of acupuncture, sudden pressure changes are prevented.
As a result of the positive effect of acupuncture treatment on the hormonal system, depression disappears, sleep patterns return to normal, so attacks triggered by such factors are prevented.
The disease usually affects one ear first, and in 25% to 50% of cases the second ear is later affected. At the beginning of the syndrome, an increase in fluid is seen in the inner ear section called the labyrinth. This excess of fluid exerts pressure on the inner eardrum, disrupting and sometimes tearing it. The result is loss of balance and hearing.
Meniere’s Disease progresses in attacks. During attacks, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, hearing loss and a feeling of fullness in the ear are observed.
The interval between attacks can be a few hours, a few months, or even a few years. The duration may be a few hours or a few days.
The way and frequency of attacks vary from person to person.
The most serious symptom of the disease is dizziness. Dizziness comes in bouts. In the meantime, the person has difficulty in balancing. He feels as if he is moving even though he is still. As the dizziness continues, nausea and vomiting begin.
Hearing loss may occur just before or after the attacks. In the early stages, hearing loss returns to normal after the attack, but this hearing loss may be permanent in the later stages of the disease.
Due to the experiences experienced during the attacks and the weakness and exhaustion that occurs after the attacks, the person is cut off from his normal life for a while, and his quality of life decreases.
Although the cause of the disease cannot be explained precisely, it is known that disorders in the immune system can cause Meniere’s Syndrome, as well as conditions such as inner ear inflammation, head trauma, genetic predisposition and allergies.
Physical and emotional stresses increase the patient’s attacks. In addition, insomnia and sleep disorders, excessive fatigue, caffeine, smoking and alcohol use can also trigger attacks.
Treatment of Meniere’s Disease:
Medicines can be used within the framework of classical treatment methods to stop nausea and vomiting following dizziness.
In addition, diuretic drugs can be taken to remove excess water (edema) from the body.
If the frequency and severity of crises cannot be controlled, surgery can be applied. The pressure in the inner ear and membranes is removed with surgery. Sometimes the nerve that disrupts the balance is cut. Sometimes, applications are made in which the entire inner ear is destroyed.
Treatment of Meniere’s Disease with Acupuncture:
In the pathology of this disease, disruption of the lymphatic system in the inner ear is seen as a result of both blood and lymph flow irregularities. When the blood supply here is provided correctly, the blood flow to the inner ear will be regulated accordingly.
Acupuncture has the effect of regulating head and neck lymph flow.
All the problems in the production and excretion process of the fluid in the inner ear will aggravate the Meniere’s picture. With the edema-solving effect of ear and body acupuncture, the balance will be restored in a positive way.
As a result of the blood pressure balancing effect of acupuncture, sudden pressure changes are prevented.
As a result of the positive effect of acupuncture treatment on the hormonal system, depression disappears, sleep patterns return to normal, so attacks triggered by such factors are prevented.
