The natural course of Meniere's disease.
The case history and disability of 111 patients suffering from Meniere's disease are reported. Observed for more than 5 years, the patients have had no, or only medical treatment, in most cases of short duration. The number of patients disabled and their degree of disability seems to justifiy surgical treatment in patients with frequent and incapacitating attacks of vertigo.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008575:Meniere Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors