RESTRICTION OF CAFFEINE INTAKE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENIERE'S DISEASE
Minnu George*, Prothibha Das*, Soji S.* and Anjali C. S.*
ABSTRACT
Meniere’s disease (MD) is a condition that causes hearing loss,
dizziness/vertigo, ear pressure/fullness, and tinnitus (ringing in the
ears). MD is an idiopathic disorder of the inner ear. Endolymphatic
dropsy (EO) of the inner ear is currently considered to be the
pathophysiological mechanism underlying typical symptoms of MS.
First-line treatment usually includes dietary changes, such as a low-salt
diet and reduced daily intake of alcohol and caffeine. Although some
studies have shown a positive effect of these dietary restrictions, even
in preventing recurrence, there is currently no uniform consensus on
their usefulness. The studies on restriction of caffeine intake for MD
therapy are still conducting inorder to determine the exact mechanism.
Keywords: Meniere disease(MD), vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus.
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