Meniere's disease

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Complications

By Mayo Clinic staff

The unpredictable episodes of vertigo are usually the most debilitating problem of Meniere's disease. The episodes often force a person to lie down for several hours and lose time from work or leisure activities, and they can cause embarrassment.

Vertigo can also increase your risk of:

  • Falls
  • Accidents while driving a car or operating heavy machinery
  • Depression or anxiety in dealing with the disease

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June 18, 2008

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