What is Meniere's disease?
Meniere disease (MD) or Meniere syndrome is characterized by sudden onset of dizziness, low-frequency hearing loss and ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and sensation of fullness in the affected ear.
How do members experience Meniere's disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Meniere's disease*
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Ear pressure
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Nothing reported yet
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Spinning dizziness (vertigo)
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Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Meniere's disease*
Who has Meniere's disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 12 | |
| 30s | 52 | |
| 40s | 128 | |
| 50s | 235 | |
| 60s | 258 | |
| 70+ | 152 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 200 | |
| Female | 639 |