Menieres Disease got its name from a French physician who first described the symptoms of the condition. These symptoms are vertigo, tinnitus, hearing fluctuations, and a sense of fullness in the ears. These symptoms are basically brought about by a fluctuation in fluid volume within a portion of the inner ear called the labyrinth. The labyrinth has two parts, and these are the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth. The former, encased by bone, is essential for hearing and balance and is filled with a fluid called endolymph. When there is an increase in endolymph, the membranous labyrinth  dilates, which is called as hydrops.

Let us take a look at the Menieres symptoms:

One is vertigo. It is usually described as a feeling that as if the room is spinning. On the average, its attack lasts from two to four hours. After an attack, it can make you feel exhausted and sleep for hours or even for days. A debilitating case of vertigo is when the sufferer falls to the ground involuntarily. Thus, when you are suffering from the disease, tell the people in your immediate environment and make them understand what may happen if  a vertigo attack takes place.

Then there are tinnitus, hearing fluctuation, and a sense of fullness in the ears. These usually precede an attack of Meniere's Disease. Tinnitus, better known as ringing in the ears, is defined as the perception of sound in the ears or head where no external source is present. It usually comes as a ringing noise, although there are other sounds associated with it including clicking, roaring, gushing, chirping, whistling, and hissing noises.

The treatments for Menieres Disease include homeopathic remedies, medication, and surgery. But, more than these, a special diet is recommended that aims to stabilize the body fluid or blood levels so that secondary fluctuations in inner ear fluid can be avoided. You can achieve this by:

• distributing your food and fluid intake evenly throughout the day and from day to day;

• eating approximately the same amount of food at each meal, and not skipping meals. (If you eat snacks, have them at regular times);

• trying to aim for a diet high in fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in canned, frozen, or processed foods; and

• limiting or eliminating your alcohol intake (alcohol can affect the inner ear directly, changing the volume and concentration of the inner ear fluid and increasing symptoms).