There is no single cause of Meniere's disease, nor is there a single treatment, according to MenieresFoundation.org. Doctors and patients must work together to manage the symptoms of the disease, which is characterized by inner ear dysfunctions that cause dizziness and nausea. Treatments range from complementary and alternative methods to prescription medications.
Diet Changes
Many people who have been diagnosed with Meniere's also have food allergies. MenieresFoundation.org says that avoiding known triggers and allergens may help some patients manage the symptoms of Meniere's. Once these allergens are identified through laboratory testing, the patient can take steps to change the diet. In addition, some patients report a link between salt intake and worsening symptoms.
Prescription Drugs
MayoClinic.com notes that motion sickness medicines and anti-nausea medicines may help relieve the more severe symptoms of Meniere's disease. Your doctor may prescribe meclizine or diazapam for vertigo and spinning sensations. Promethazine may help with the nausea and vomiting.
Complementary and Alternative Methods
Adding certain dietary supplements may help some patients. Each person must experiment to see if the changes make a difference. MenieresFoundation.org reports that ginkgo biloba, vitamin B-3, bioflavonoid supplements, lipoflavonoid supplements or ginger root tea may reduce nausea or control dizziness. A doctor should be consulted before adding dietary supplements as they could react with other medications or affect existing medical conditions.
Medical Devices
MayoClinic.com reports that hearing may be improved by installing a hearing aid in the affected ear. In other cases, vertigo may be treated through the use of a Meniett device, which uses pulses of air to affect the pressure balance of the fluid in the middle ear.
