Meniere's Disease Glossary
Audiogram
a hearing test conducted in a sound-proof room by a qualified audiologist
Electronystagmogram (ENG)
a balance test which involves recording movements of the eyes while changing positions of the head with respect to the earth's gravitational field. The eye movements are also recorded while cool and warm air is blown into the ear canal.
Endolymphatic hydrops
a condition of excessive fluid within the endolymphatic space
Meniere's disease
endolymphatic hydrops for which no cause can be identified
Perilymph
another type of fluid found in the inner ear
Tinnitus
ringing or noise in the ears
Vertigo
a sensation of surrounding objects spinning around you or a sensation that you are being spun around
About Dr. Prasad
Dr. Sanjay Prasad MD FACS is a board certified physician and surgeon with over thirty-two years of sub-specialty experience in Otology, Neurotology, advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, and cranial base surgery. He is chief surgeon and founder of the private practice, Metropolitan NeuroEar Group, located in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.