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Meniere's disease: Condition overview
Help for about 100,000 people in the U.S. who get Meniere's disease each year

Consumer Reports Health explains the best and most up-to-date expert research and evidence about treating Meniere's disease. Our clear and sound advice helps you and your doctor choose your best treatment options.

Key points for people with Meniere's disease
  • Meniere's disease causes sudden attacks of dizziness and hearing loss.
  • Meniere's disease also causes ringing or pressure in your ears.
  • Symptoms may start in just one ear, but after months or years you may get symptoms in the other ear.
  • Attacks can last from about 20 minutes to several hours.
  • You may need to lie down and you may feel sick to your stomach.
  • If you have Meniere's disease, you cannot hold a commercial driver's license in the United States.
Meniere's disease usually begins between the ages of 40 and 60. But it can start when you're younger. We don't know for certain what causes Meniere's disease but over time or with certain treatments, symptoms will lessen or go away. Medicines to reduce dizziness, changes in diet, and sedatives are some of the treatments doctors recommend.

Our concise condition report and Treatment Ratings table will help you and your doctor decide which treatment for Meniere's disease is right for you. As a Consumer Reports Health subscriber, we'll also help you sort through the best research and the most effective treatments for over 100 conditions and illnesses that may affect you and your family.