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Meniere's Disease

Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the disease?

Prevention of Menir's disease is not always possible. Following sports guidelines for children, adolescents, and adults may prevent head injuries that cause inner ear problems. Some measures that may prevent or minimize attacks of vertigo include the following:

avoiding allergy triggers

avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke

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limiting caffeine and sodium in the diet

using a combination of diet, exercise, and medicines to lower high cholesterol

using synthetic thyroid hormone medicines to treat hypothyroidism

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

Recurrent episodes of Menir's disease can lead to gradual loss of hearing and balance.

What are the risks to others?

Menir's disease is not contagious and poses no risk to others.

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