Meniere's disease Flashcards
1
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Clinical features
A
- recurrent vertigo, tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss
- sensation of aural fullness or pressure
- nystagmus
- positive Romberg test
2
Q
How long do episodes last?
A
minutes to hours
3
Q
Are symptoms normally unilateral or bilateral?
A
typically unilateral
but bilateral symptoms may develop after a number of years
4
Q
Management
A
ENT referral
inform DVLA
Tx: prochlorperazine
Prevention: Bethistine
Vestibular rehab exercises
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