Ménière's Disease
What Increases Your Risk
Because the cause of Ménière's disease is unknown, it is difficult to predict who will get the condition. You may be at higher risk for getting Ménière's disease if you have:
- Another family member who has this condition.
- An autoimmune disease (such as diabetes, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis), which occurs when the immune system attacks the body.
- Had a head injury, especially if it involved your ear.
- Had viral infections of the inner ear
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- Allergies. People with Ménière's disease may be more likely to have allergies than people who do not have Ménière's disease.
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| Author: | Douglas Dana Sabra L. Katz-Wise Ralph Poore | Last Updated: January 11, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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