Which department should I visit for Ménière’s disease?
Disease description:
I’ve been experiencing tinnitus frequently lately, and sometimes I feel a sensation of vertigo—like the room is spinning. It feels very much like Ménière’s disease. Could you please tell me which department I should visit for suspected Ménière’s disease?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Bing
Meniere’s disease can typically be diagnosed and treated in the Department of Otolaryngology (ENT), though it may also be diagnosed in the Department of Neurology. Meniere’s disease is a specific inner ear disorder characterized by endolymphatic hydrops. Its primary clinical manifestations include recurrent vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. The age of onset ranges from 4 to 90 years, with most cases occurring in middle-aged adults; the peak incidence is generally observed between ages 40 and 60. For diagnosis of Meniere’s disease, patients are typically required to have experienced at least two episodes of vertigo prior to diagnosis, with each episode lasting for variable durations.
