What Is Meniere's Disease?
2. Causes
Endolymph, which is also known as Scarpa’s fluid, is a type of fluid that is found in the inner ear. It appears as though Meniere’s disease is down to an abnormal volume of this fluid in the ear. It is not clear why or how this happens, but there are a few factors that could feasibly be behind it.
One of these is an abnormal immune response. Other potential factors include genetics, while certain viral infections can also be an underlying cause of the condition. It might also be because fluid is unable to drain from the ear as well as it usually would. This could be down to abnormalities in the ear, and it might also be down to something physically blocking the ear.
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