How can Meniere disease be treated?

How can Meniere disease be treated?

1. Diet & Life Style: A low salt diet is very helpful to reduce the attacks of vertigo. In fact, a meal high in salt, may induce an attack. Avoid caffeine, smoking and alcohol. Regular sleep and remaining physically active, while avoiding stress and excessive fatigue may decrease the frequency of attacks and tinnitus.
2. Medications: A diuretic (water pill) such as dyazide, combined with a low salt diet, is the primary treatment of Meniere disease. Anti-vertigo medications such as Antiver (meclizine) or Valium (diazepam) may provide temporary relief during the attacks of vertigo. Anti-nausea medications (phenergan) is sometimes also prescribed. Both anti-vertigo and anti-nausea medications may cause drowsiness.
3. Surgery: If vertigo attacks are not controlled medically and are disabling, one of the following surgical procedures may be recommended depending on the patient's situation: (a) Endolymphatic Shunt (b) Selective vestibular neurectomy (c) Labyrinthectomy and eighth nerve section.