Causes

• According to the Mayo Clinic, an atypical amount of fluid in the inner ear causes Meniere's disease, but it's unknown what causes the abnormal fluid to develop.
  
  

Diagnosis

• Your doctor can diagnose Meniere's disease through a physical exam and testing your hearing and balance. Your doctor may also an MRI or other diagnostic tests.
  
  

Treatment

• Treatment includes using remedies for nausea and motion sickness, or antibiotics. Your doctor may try injecting steroids into your middle ear or suggest surgery to reduce fluid retention. Severe cases may require more extensive treatment, says the Mayo Clinic.
  
  

Solutions

• According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), diet and lifestyle changes---such as reducing salt intake and avoiding monosodium glutamate---can help Meniere's patients. Quitting smoking and avoiding caffeine are also recommended.
  
  

Complications

• "Unpredictable episodes of vertigo" are a complication of Meniere's disease, reports the Mayo Clinic, and can boost your chances of falling or having an accident while driving or operating machinery. Depression and anxiety may also occur in patients struggling with symptoms.