The exact cause of Menière's disease It has not yet been conclusively clarified scientifically – but there is a leading hypothesis: endolymphatic hydrops.
What is suspected to be happening in the inner ear:
Excessive pressure in the inner ear: The inner ear fluid (endolympha) swells. Due to the pressure, the separating membrane is extremely stretched or microscopically tears.
Imbalance signals: The fluid transfer creates uncontrolled action potentials. The brain interprets this sudden stimulus as rapid self-movement – a violent rotational dizziness ensues!
Link to the ear: Since the endolymphe also fills the cochlea, this mechanism explains typical hearing problems such as ear pressure, tinnitus, or hearing loss.
Hypothetically speaking: In studies, this hydrops was also found in perfectly healthy people without any dizziness whatsoever. So the theory is plausible, but not definitive proof!
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