Meniers Ménière’s disease is a chronic disorder of the inner ear.

Ménière’s disease is a chronic disorder of the inner ear characterized by recurrent attacks of vertigo, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness (pressure) in the ear.
It results from abnormal accumulation of endolymph (fluid) in the inner ear — known as endolymphatic hydrops.

1. YOGITA VERMA MEDICAL SURGICAL DEPARTM ENT

2. 🩺  Nursing Management During Acute Attack Keep patient  in bed, quiet room , head slightly elevated Assist during ambulation  to prevent falls Administer  anti-vertigo & antiemetic drugs  as prescribed Cool cloth, dim light  for comfort Monitor fluid and electrolyte balance  (due to vomiting) Between Attacks Teach  diet modification (low salt) Advise  avoid caffeine, alcohol, smoking Encourage regular sleep Provide  psychological support Educate to  rise slowly  from bed Encourage  regular follow-up audiometry

3. 🧠  Complications Progressive  permanent hearing loss Drop attacks  (sudden loss of balance) Psychological distress  (anxiety, depression) Injury due to sudden vertigo

4. 🧩 Mnemonic – “VERTIGO” V  – Vertigo (spinning sensation) E  – Ear fullness (pressure) R  – Recurrent attacks T  – Tinnitus (ringing) I  – Impaired hearing (sensorineural) G  – Glycerol test positive O  – Overproduction of endolymph