Ménière's Disease
When To Call a Doctor
Call 911 or other emergency services immediately if you have vertigo (a spinning sensation) along with other symptoms, including:
- Headache, especially if you also have a stiff neck and fever.
- Sudden hearing loss.
- Weakness of an arm or leg.
- Blurred or double vision.
- Difficulty speaking.
- Numbness or tingling that does not go away, anywhere on your body.
- A recent head injury.
Call your doctor now or seek immediate care if:
- You have an attack of vertigo that is different from those you have had before or from what your doctor told you to expect.
- You need medicine to control nausea and vomiting caused by severe vertigo.
If you have been diagnosed with Ménière's disease, watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- You have frequent or severe episodes of vertigo that interfere with your normal activities.
- You do not get better as expected.
- You have any new symptoms.
- You have problems with your medicine.
- You have questions or concerns.
Watchful Waiting
Watchful waiting is a period of time during which you and your health professional observe your symptoms or condition without using medical treatment. Watchful waiting is not appropriate if you think you may have Ménière's disease—see a doctor right away. Attacks of Ménière's disease can cause permanent hearing loss. Prompt diagnosis and steps to prevent further attacks may reduce both the discomfort of attacks and the risk of hearing loss.
Who To See
Your family doctor or general practitioner can diagnose and treat Ménière's disease.
You may be referred to a specialist:
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment
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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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