Pathogenesis (development of disease)
The exact trigger of Meniere’s disease is unknown.
It is thought to be due to a disturbance of inner ear homeostasis of multifactorial genesis: What is certain is that the formation of an endolymphatic hydrops (endolymph hydrops; increased occurrence of water or serous fluid) occurs due to a reabsorption disorder of the endolymph (rich in potassium) in the inner ear. This mixes with the perilymph (lymph-like fluid between the membranous and bony labyrinth of the inner ear; which is low in potassium) and damages nerve fibers of the auditory nerve.
Behavioral causes
- Alcohol abuse
- Nicotine abuse
- Mental stress situation
Causes related to illness
- Allergies, unspecified
- Viral reactivation, unspecified
Other causes
- Vegetatively unstable persons
