What is good to eat usually for Ménière's disease?

Written by Deng Bang Yu
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 20, 2024
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Ménière's disease is a common inner ear disorder that causes vertigo. Clinically, it is divided into two periods: an acute attack period and a quiescent period. Regarding the diet for Ménière's disease, first and foremost, the diet should be light, similar to fish, shrimp, seafood, while it is best to minimize or avoid consumption of alcohol, spicy foods such as chili peppers. Secondly, it is important to be aware of other items such as coffee and tea, which are stimulants and should ideally be avoided as they can affect the sleep patterns of patients with Ménière's disease. Thirdly, as previously mentioned, foods that are common allergens like fish, shrimp, and seafood should also be consumed in moderation.

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Precautions for Meniere's Disease

The first consideration for Ménière's disease is to try to avoid emotional fluctuations and maintain a pleasant mood. Emotional fluctuations can potentially trigger an acute attack of Ménière’s disease. Secondly, one should avoid noisy environments as much as possible, ensure rest, and improve sleep. Thirdly, in daily life, avoid consuming coffee, strong tea, cola, and try not to eat stimulating foods, as these factors may induce or aggravate the existing condition. Fourthly, regular check-ups at an otolaryngology (ENT) department are necessary to monitor any changes in hearing, as some patients might experience a gradual decline in hearing.

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What should be noted about Meniere's disease?

Ménière's disease is a relatively common ENT disorder, which is associated with the accumulation of endolymph in the inner ear labyrinth. The onset of the disease may vary among individuals and is mostly related to external stimuli. In daily life, it is necessary to maintain a light diet and avoid foods that are easily stimulating. Do not drink coffee, strong tea, carbonated drinks, or beverages containing stimulants. It is also necessary to ensure adequate sleep and avoid long-term exposure to noisy environments. It is recommended to keep a pleasant mood and avoid excessive irritability.

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Is Ménière's disease the same as ear stone disease?

Meniere's disease is not the same as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV); they are two different types of disorders. Meniere's disease is primarily caused by fluid accumulation in the labyrinth, leading to episodic vertigo that typically lasts from 20 minutes to half a day. Most patients may also experience tinnitus and hearing loss, and in severe cases, nausea and vomiting. Overall, it is a common disease that tends to recur. Most patients can control and alleviate their symptoms through medication, but a small proportion may not respond well to medication and might need to consider surgical treatment. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can Meniere's disease be cured?

Meniere's disease is a common ENT disorder, and in principle, Meniere's disease can be cured, but it is prone to recurrent attacks. We also call Meniere's disease as endolymphatic hydrops, which is caused by swelling of the inner ear's labyrinth and leads to episodic vertigo. Additionally, the main symptoms in patients are fluctuating hearing loss and tinnitus. During an attack, it is crucial for patients to visit the hospital promptly for a diagnosis, involving cranial MRI and high-resolution CT scans of the temporal bone, to confirm the disease and exclude intracranial and auditory nerve tumor occupancy. Currently, the main treatments involve using vestibular suppressant and vasodilating medications to improve symptoms of vertigo and hearing loss.

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The main symptoms of Meniere's disease

Meniere's disease is a relatively common ENT disorder, primarily caused by fluid accumulation in the labyrinth. It presents with various clinical symptoms. Common symptoms include recurrent vertigo, which usually lasts for several hours. There may also be tinnitus, a feeling of ear fullness, and decreased hearing. Severe cases may experience nausea and vomiting. In terms of treatment, most patients can be managed with medications, and dietary adjustments are also necessary, including no smoking, no alcohol, low salt diet, and avoiding emotional stress. If standard medication treatment is ineffective, surgical treatment may be considered. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)