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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa027)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menieres-disease/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menieres-disease/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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Some people have symptoms more often than others.\nSymptoms include:\nfeeling like you or everything around you is spinning (\nvertigo\n)\nlosing your balance\nringing or buzzing sounds in 1 or both ears (\ntinnitus\n)\nhearing loss\nfeeling pressure, discomfort or pain deep inside your ear\nfeeling or being sick\nOver time, your hearing may gradually get worse and you may get constant tinnitus.\nInformation:\nIf you're not sure it's Ménière's disease\nHaving these symptoms does not mean you definitely have Ménière's disease.\nConditions that can have similar symptoms include:\near infections\nlabyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis\nmigraine\nDo not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried.\nNon-urgent advice:\nSee a GP if:\nyou have symptoms of Ménière's disease\nImmediate action required:\nCall 999 if:\nYou feel like you or everything around you is spinning and:\nyour face droops on 1 side (the mouth or eye may have drooped)\nyou cannot lift up both arms and keep them there\nyou have difficulty speaking (speech may be slurred or garbled)\nyou have sudden problems with the vision in 1 eye\nThese can be signs of a stroke, which is a medical emergency. The symptoms of a stroke usually come on suddenly.\nInformation:\nDo not drive yourself to A&E.\nThe person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do.\nWhat happens at your appointment\nIf you have symptoms of Ménière's disease, a GP will ask you about your symptoms, check inside your ears, and look at your head and neck.\nThey may also ask you to do some exercises, such as marching on the spot or standing with your heels together and your eyes closed.\nIf the GP thinks you have Ménière's disease, they'll refer you to a specialist for further tests, such as blood tests and an\nMRI scan\n.\nTreatment for Ménière's disease\nThere's no cure for Ménière's disease, but your symptoms can be managed with treatment.\nTreatment includes:\nmedicines to help symptoms such as vertigo, feeling sick and being sick\nhearing aids\nhelp to manage your\ntinnitus\n, which can include different types of therapy\nhelp to improve your balance (vestibular rehabilitation)\nRarely, you may be offered surgery on your inner ear if you're finding it difficult to manage your symptoms.\nMénière's disease can have an impact on your everyday life, which can affect your mental health.\nCounselling\nand relaxation techniques, such as\nbreathing exercises\n, can help.\nThings you can try to help with Ménière's disease\nMénière's disease symptoms can come on suddenly and without warning.\nThere are some lifestyle changes you can make that may help manage the symptoms.\nDo\nkeep your medicines with you at all times\nconsider the risks and take care if doing things like swimming, climbing ladders or using dangerous machinery\ndrink lots of fluids\ntalk to a GP about trying a low-salt diet\ntry to avoid caffeine in drinks such as tea and coffee and foods like chocolate\nDon’t\ndo not drive if you feel dizzy or symptoms of vertigo are coming on\ndo not drink alcohol\ndo not smoke\nPage last reviewed: 25 April 2023\nNext review due: 25 April 2026","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/menieres-disease\/#maincontent)\n\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- Browse More\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n2. [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n3. [Conditions A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/)\n\n[Back to Conditions A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/)\n\n# Ménière's disease\n**Ménière's disease is a rare inner ear condition that can affect your balance and hearing. It cannot be cured, but treatment can help the symptoms.**\n\n## Check if you have Ménière's disease\nMénière's disease symptoms come and go.\n\nWhen you get symptoms, they start suddenly and can last anywhere between a few minutes and 24 hours. Some people have symptoms more often than others.\n\nSymptoms include:\n\n- feeling like you or everything around you is spinning ([vertigo](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vertigo\/))\n- losing your balance\n- ringing or buzzing sounds in 1 or both ears ([tinnitus](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tinnitus\/))\n- hearing loss\n- feeling pressure, discomfort or pain deep inside your ear\n- feeling or being sick\n\nOver time, your hearing may gradually get worse and you may get constant tinnitus.\n\nInformation:\n\n### If you're not sure it's Ménière's disease\nHaving these symptoms does not mean you definitely have Ménière's disease.\n\nConditions that can have similar symptoms include:\n\n- [ear infections](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/ear-infections\/)\n- [labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/labyrinthitis\/)\n- [migraine](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/migraine\/)\n\nDo not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried.\n\n## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:\n- you have symptoms of Ménière's disease\n\n## Immediate action required: Call 999 if:\nYou feel like you or everything around you is spinning and:\n\n- your face droops on 1 side (the mouth or eye may have drooped)\n- you cannot lift up both arms and keep them there\n- you have difficulty speaking (speech may be slurred or garbled)\n- you have sudden problems with the vision in 1 eye\n\nThese can be signs of a stroke, which is a medical emergency. The symptoms of a stroke usually come on suddenly.\n\nInformation:\n\nDo not drive yourself to A\\&E.\n\nThe person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do.\n\n## What happens at your appointment\nIf you have symptoms of Ménière's disease, a GP will ask you about your symptoms, check inside your ears, and look at your head and neck.\n\nThey may also ask you to do some exercises, such as marching on the spot or standing with your heels together and your eyes closed.\n\nIf the GP thinks you have Ménière's disease, they'll refer you to a specialist for further tests, such as blood tests and an [MRI scan](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/mri-scan\/).\n\n## Treatment for Ménière's disease\nThere's no cure for Ménière's disease, but your symptoms can be managed with treatment.\n\nTreatment includes:\n\n- medicines to help symptoms such as vertigo, feeling sick and being sick\n- hearing aids\n- help to manage your [tinnitus](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tinnitus\/), which can include different types of therapy\n- help to improve your balance (vestibular rehabilitation)\n\nRarely, you may be offered surgery on your inner ear if you're finding it difficult to manage your symptoms.\n\nMénière's disease can have an impact on your everyday life, which can affect your mental health.\n\n[Counselling](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/counselling\/) and relaxation techniques, such as [breathing exercises](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/self-help\/guides-tools-and-activities\/breathing-exercises-for-stress\/), can help.\n\n## Things you can try to help with Ménière's disease\nMénière's disease symptoms can come on suddenly and without warning.\n\nThere are some lifestyle changes you can make that may help manage the symptoms.\n\n### Do\n- keep your medicines with you at all times\n- consider the risks and take care if doing things like swimming, climbing ladders or using dangerous machinery\n- drink lots of fluids\n- talk to a GP about trying a low-salt diet\n- try to avoid caffeine in drinks such as tea and coffee and foods like chocolate\n\n### Don’t\n- do not drive if you feel dizzy or symptoms of vertigo are coming on\n- do not drink alcohol\n- do not smoke\n\n### Important\nYou must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if you have dizziness that comes on suddenly or happens often.\n\n[GOV.UK: Dizziness or vertigo and driving](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/dizziness-and-driving)\n\nInformation:\n\n## Find out more\n- [Ménière's Society: Ménière's disease](https:\/\/www.menieres.org.uk\/information-and-support\/symptoms-and-conditions\/menieres-disease)\n\nPage last reviewed: 25 April 2023  \n Next review due: 25 April 2026\n\n## Support links\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n\n- [NHS App](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-app\/)\n- [Find my NHS number](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/find-nhs-number\/)\n- [View your GP health record](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/view-your-gp-health-record\/)\n- [View your test results](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/view-your-test-results\/)\n- [About the NHS](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/about-the-nhs\/)\n- [Healthcare abroad](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/)\n\n- [Other NHS websites](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-sites\/)\n- [Profile editor login](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/profile-editor-login\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/about-us\/)\n- [Report an issue with the NHS website](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website)\n- [Accessibility statement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Our policies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/choose-your-cookie-settings\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"**Ménière's disease is a rare inner ear condition that can affect your balance and hearing. It cannot be cured, but treatment can help the symptoms.**\n\n## Check if you have Ménière's disease\nMénière's disease symptoms come and go.\n\nWhen you get symptoms, they start suddenly and can last anywhere between a few minutes and 24 hours. Some people have symptoms more often than others.\n\nSymptoms include:\n\n- feeling like you or everything around you is spinning ([vertigo](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vertigo\/))\n- losing your balance\n- ringing or buzzing sounds in 1 or both ears ([tinnitus](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tinnitus\/))\n- hearing loss\n- feeling pressure, discomfort or pain deep inside your ear\n- feeling or being sick\n\nOver time, your hearing may gradually get worse and you may get constant tinnitus.\n\nInformation:\n\n### If you're not sure it's Ménière's disease\nHaving these symptoms does not mean you definitely have Ménière's disease.\n\nConditions that can have similar symptoms include:\n\n- [ear infections](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/ear-infections\/)\n- [labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/labyrinthitis\/)\n- [migraine](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/migraine\/)\n\nDo not self-diagnose. 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The symptoms of a stroke usually come on suddenly.\n\nInformation:\n\nDo not drive yourself to A\\&E.\n\nThe person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do.\n\n## What happens at your appointment\nIf you have symptoms of Ménière's disease, a GP will ask you about your symptoms, check inside your ears, and look at your head and neck.\n\nThey may also ask you to do some exercises, such as marching on the spot or standing with your heels together and your eyes closed.\n\nIf the GP thinks you have Ménière's disease, they'll refer you to a specialist for further tests, such as blood tests and an [MRI scan](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/mri-scan\/).\n\n## Treatment for Ménière's disease\nThere's no cure for Ménière's disease, but your symptoms can be managed with treatment.\n\nTreatment includes:\n\n- medicines to help symptoms such as vertigo, feeling sick and being sick\n- hearing aids\n- help to manage your [tinnitus](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/tinnitus\/), which can include different types of therapy\n- help to improve your balance (vestibular rehabilitation)\n\nRarely, you may be offered surgery on your inner ear if you're finding it difficult to manage your symptoms.\n\nMénière's disease can have an impact on your everyday life, which can affect your mental health.\n\n[Counselling](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/counselling\/) and relaxation techniques, such as [breathing exercises](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/self-help\/guides-tools-and-activities\/breathing-exercises-for-stress\/), can help.\n\n## Things you can try to help with Ménière's disease\nMénière's disease symptoms can come on suddenly and without warning.\n\nThere are some lifestyle changes you can make that may help manage the symptoms.\n\n### Do\n- keep your medicines with you at all times\n- consider the risks and take care if doing things like swimming, climbing ladders or using dangerous machinery\n- drink lots of fluids\n- talk to a GP about trying a low-salt diet\n- try to avoid caffeine in drinks such as tea and coffee and foods like chocolate\n\n### Don’t\n- do not drive if you feel dizzy or symptoms of vertigo are coming on\n- do not drink alcohol\n- do not smoke\n\nPage last reviewed: 25 April 2023  \n Next review due: 25 April 2026","meta_canonical":null,"ml_categories_json":"{\"\/Health\":998,\"\/Health\/Health_Conditions\":905,\"\/Health\/Health_Conditions\/Ear_Nose_and_Throat\":820}","ml_types_json":"{\"\/Article\":668,\"\/Article\/Definitions\":533}","ml_intent_types_json":"{\"Informational\":996,\"Navigational\":106}","meta_language":"en","attrs_author":null,"attrs_publish_time":0,"attrs_original_publish_time":1509816219,"attrs_is_republished":0,"attrs_nr_words":"724","attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words":"581","body_ext_links_number":3,"body_int_links_number":35,"meta_nofollow":0,"meta_noarchive":0,"props_was_rendered":0,"src_redirect":"","download_time_msec":24,"download_ttfb_msec":23,"download_size":8537}

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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menieres-disease/

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2026-04-16 10:25:16 (6 days ago)

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2017-11-04 17:23:39 (8 years ago)

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Ménière's disease - NHS

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Find out more about Ménière's disease, a rare condition that affects the inner ear.

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Ménière's disease is a rare inner ear condition that can affect your balance and hearing. It cannot be cured, but treatment can help the symptoms. Check if you have Ménière's disease Ménière's disease symptoms come and go. When you get symptoms, they start suddenly and can last anywhere between a few minutes and 24 hours. Some people have symptoms more often than others. Symptoms include: feeling like you or everything around you is spinning ( vertigo ) losing your balance ringing or buzzing sounds in 1 or both ears ( tinnitus ) hearing loss feeling pressure, discomfort or pain deep inside your ear feeling or being sick Over time, your hearing may gradually get worse and you may get constant tinnitus. Information: If you're not sure it's Ménière's disease Having these symptoms does not mean you definitely have Ménière's disease. Conditions that can have similar symptoms include: ear infections labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis migraine Do not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried. Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: you have symptoms of Ménière's disease Immediate action required: Call 999 if: You feel like you or everything around you is spinning and: your face droops on 1 side (the mouth or eye may have drooped) you cannot lift up both arms and keep them there you have difficulty speaking (speech may be slurred or garbled) you have sudden problems with the vision in 1 eye These can be signs of a stroke, which is a medical emergency. The symptoms of a stroke usually come on suddenly. Information: Do not drive yourself to A&E. The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do. What happens at your appointment If you have symptoms of Ménière's disease, a GP will ask you about your symptoms, check inside your ears, and look at your head and neck. They may also ask you to do some exercises, such as marching on the spot or standing with your heels together and your eyes closed. If the GP thinks you have Ménière's disease, they'll refer you to a specialist for further tests, such as blood tests and an MRI scan . Treatment for Ménière's disease There's no cure for Ménière's disease, but your symptoms can be managed with treatment. Treatment includes: medicines to help symptoms such as vertigo, feeling sick and being sick hearing aids help to manage your tinnitus , which can include different types of therapy help to improve your balance (vestibular rehabilitation) Rarely, you may be offered surgery on your inner ear if you're finding it difficult to manage your symptoms. Ménière's disease can have an impact on your everyday life, which can affect your mental health. Counselling and relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises , can help. Things you can try to help with Ménière's disease Ménière's disease symptoms can come on suddenly and without warning. There are some lifestyle changes you can make that may help manage the symptoms. Do keep your medicines with you at all times consider the risks and take care if doing things like swimming, climbing ladders or using dangerous machinery drink lots of fluids talk to a GP about trying a low-salt diet try to avoid caffeine in drinks such as tea and coffee and foods like chocolate Don’t do not drive if you feel dizzy or symptoms of vertigo are coming on do not drink alcohol do not smoke Page last reviewed: 25 April 2023 Next review due: 25 April 2026

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[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menieres-disease/#maincontent) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - Browse More 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) 2. [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) 3. [Conditions A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/) [Back to Conditions A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/) # Ménière's disease **Ménière's disease is a rare inner ear condition that can affect your balance and hearing. It cannot be cured, but treatment can help the symptoms.** ## Check if you have Ménière's disease Ménière's disease symptoms come and go. When you get symptoms, they start suddenly and can last anywhere between a few minutes and 24 hours. Some people have symptoms more often than others. Symptoms include: - feeling like you or everything around you is spinning ([vertigo](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vertigo/)) - losing your balance - ringing or buzzing sounds in 1 or both ears ([tinnitus](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tinnitus/)) - hearing loss - feeling pressure, discomfort or pain deep inside your ear - feeling or being sick Over time, your hearing may gradually get worse and you may get constant tinnitus. Information: ### If you're not sure it's Ménière's disease Having these symptoms does not mean you definitely have Ménière's disease. Conditions that can have similar symptoms include: - [ear infections](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ear-infections/) - [labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/labyrinthitis/) - [migraine](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/migraine/) Do not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried. ## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: - you have symptoms of Ménière's disease ## Immediate action required: Call 999 if: You feel like you or everything around you is spinning and: - your face droops on 1 side (the mouth or eye may have drooped) - you cannot lift up both arms and keep them there - you have difficulty speaking (speech may be slurred or garbled) - you have sudden problems with the vision in 1 eye These can be signs of a stroke, which is a medical emergency. The symptoms of a stroke usually come on suddenly. Information: Do not drive yourself to A\&E. The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do. ## What happens at your appointment If you have symptoms of Ménière's disease, a GP will ask you about your symptoms, check inside your ears, and look at your head and neck. They may also ask you to do some exercises, such as marching on the spot or standing with your heels together and your eyes closed. If the GP thinks you have Ménière's disease, they'll refer you to a specialist for further tests, such as blood tests and an [MRI scan](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/mri-scan/). ## Treatment for Ménière's disease There's no cure for Ménière's disease, but your symptoms can be managed with treatment. Treatment includes: - medicines to help symptoms such as vertigo, feeling sick and being sick - hearing aids - help to manage your [tinnitus](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tinnitus/), which can include different types of therapy - help to improve your balance (vestibular rehabilitation) Rarely, you may be offered surgery on your inner ear if you're finding it difficult to manage your symptoms. Ménière's disease can have an impact on your everyday life, which can affect your mental health. [Counselling](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/counselling/) and relaxation techniques, such as [breathing exercises](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/), can help. ## Things you can try to help with Ménière's disease Ménière's disease symptoms can come on suddenly and without warning. There are some lifestyle changes you can make that may help manage the symptoms. ### Do - keep your medicines with you at all times - consider the risks and take care if doing things like swimming, climbing ladders or using dangerous machinery - drink lots of fluids - talk to a GP about trying a low-salt diet - try to avoid caffeine in drinks such as tea and coffee and foods like chocolate ### Don’t - do not drive if you feel dizzy or symptoms of vertigo are coming on - do not drink alcohol - do not smoke ### Important You must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if you have dizziness that comes on suddenly or happens often. [GOV.UK: Dizziness or vertigo and driving](https://www.gov.uk/dizziness-and-driving) Information: ## Find out more - [Ménière's Society: Ménière's disease](https://www.menieres.org.uk/information-and-support/symptoms-and-conditions/menieres-disease) Page last reviewed: 25 April 2023 Next review due: 25 April 2026 ## Support links - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) - [NHS App](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/) - [Find my NHS number](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/) - [View your GP health record](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record/) - [View your test results](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/view-your-test-results/) - [About the NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/) - [Healthcare abroad](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/) - [Other NHS websites](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-sites/) - [Profile editor login](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/profile-editor-login/) - [About us](https://www.nhs.uk/about-us/) - [Report an issue with the NHS website](https://www.nhs.uk/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website) - [Accessibility statement](https://www.nhs.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Our policies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/) - [Cookies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/choose-your-cookie-settings/) © Crown copyright

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**Ménière's disease is a rare inner ear condition that can affect your balance and hearing. It cannot be cured, but treatment can help the symptoms.** ## Check if you have Ménière's disease Ménière's disease symptoms come and go. When you get symptoms, they start suddenly and can last anywhere between a few minutes and 24 hours. Some people have symptoms more often than others. Symptoms include: - feeling like you or everything around you is spinning ([vertigo](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vertigo/)) - losing your balance - ringing or buzzing sounds in 1 or both ears ([tinnitus](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tinnitus/)) - hearing loss - feeling pressure, discomfort or pain deep inside your ear - feeling or being sick Over time, your hearing may gradually get worse and you may get constant tinnitus. Information: ### If you're not sure it's Ménière's disease Having these symptoms does not mean you definitely have Ménière's disease. Conditions that can have similar symptoms include: - [ear infections](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ear-infections/) - [labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/labyrinthitis/) - [migraine](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/migraine/) Do not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried. ## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: - you have symptoms of Ménière's disease ## Immediate action required: Call 999 if: You feel like you or everything around you is spinning and: - your face droops on 1 side (the mouth or eye may have drooped) - you cannot lift up both arms and keep them there - you have difficulty speaking (speech may be slurred or garbled) - you have sudden problems with the vision in 1 eye These can be signs of a stroke, which is a medical emergency. The symptoms of a stroke usually come on suddenly. Information: Do not drive yourself to A\&E. The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do. ## What happens at your appointment If you have symptoms of Ménière's disease, a GP will ask you about your symptoms, check inside your ears, and look at your head and neck. They may also ask you to do some exercises, such as marching on the spot or standing with your heels together and your eyes closed. If the GP thinks you have Ménière's disease, they'll refer you to a specialist for further tests, such as blood tests and an [MRI scan](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/mri-scan/). ## Treatment for Ménière's disease There's no cure for Ménière's disease, but your symptoms can be managed with treatment. Treatment includes: - medicines to help symptoms such as vertigo, feeling sick and being sick - hearing aids - help to manage your [tinnitus](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tinnitus/), which can include different types of therapy - help to improve your balance (vestibular rehabilitation) Rarely, you may be offered surgery on your inner ear if you're finding it difficult to manage your symptoms. Ménière's disease can have an impact on your everyday life, which can affect your mental health. [Counselling](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/counselling/) and relaxation techniques, such as [breathing exercises](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/), can help. ## Things you can try to help with Ménière's disease Ménière's disease symptoms can come on suddenly and without warning. There are some lifestyle changes you can make that may help manage the symptoms. ### Do - keep your medicines with you at all times - consider the risks and take care if doing things like swimming, climbing ladders or using dangerous machinery - drink lots of fluids - talk to a GP about trying a low-salt diet - try to avoid caffeine in drinks such as tea and coffee and foods like chocolate ### Don’t - do not drive if you feel dizzy or symptoms of vertigo are coming on - do not drink alcohol - do not smoke Page last reviewed: 25 April 2023 Next review due: 25 April 2026

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