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17 Figure 2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ménière's Disease Question Answer What are some of the treatments for this condition? ere is no cure for MD. ere are ways to manage the condition and help control symptoms. Treatment for MD falls into the following categories (from least to most aggressive): • Diet restrictions: Although not all people get relief with making changes to their diet, it is important to try and see if these changes help to decrease symptoms. ▶ Low sodium diet (1500–2300mg daily; specific mg recommendations based on the American Heart Association and not a previous specific MD treatment guideline). ▶ Limit alcohol consumption. ▶ Limit caffeine intake • Medications may help reduce the symptoms. ▶ Diuretics—medications that remove excess body fluid. ▶ Anti-vertigo medications for acute vertigo symptoms. ▶ Anti-histamines to treat allergies. ▶ Betahistine (histamine analogue to increase vasodilation to inner ear) • Non-Invasive therapies ▶ Vestibular Rehabilitation (Physical therapy) ▶ Hearing aids • Middle ear injections through the ear drum in the affected ear. ▶ Steroids ▶ Gentamicin • Surgery ▶ Endolymphatic sac decompression (hearing sparing ) ▶ Vestibular nerve section (hearing sparing ) ▶ Labyrinthectomy (hearing ablative) What can I do to decrease my symptoms? To assist with your symptoms, your physician can help you figure out things that may be making you feel bad including sodium, alcohol, caffeine, weather, allergies, and stress. How can MD affect my quality of life? MD can change how you feel about the way you live your life. Your symptoms may make you feel sick and tired, or you may have a hard time hearing or paying attention. Many times, when patients are feeling better, they think about how bad they felt and feel scared. It is important to see your health care provider regularly, so they can answer questions and help make you feel better. (cont'd)

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