1. Ménière's Disease and the Inner Ear
The inner ear has two main parts, the cochlea, which helps with hearing and the labyrinth, which aids in balance. ... Studies of the prevalence of migraine in Meniere's disease produced conflicting results. ... Constant attacks of Meniere's disease kills hair cells in the inner ear. ... Mechanical disruption of the inner ear is also likely to be damaged with dilation of the utricle and saccule of the ear. ... The periodic dilation and shrinkage of the utricle is also a reasonable explanation for periodic attacks of another inner ear disorder such as BPPV. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate