Ménière's 'disease presents with the following triad of symptoms:
A. Vertigo, nystagmus, hearing loss
B. Vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss
C. Vertigo, syncope, hearing loss
D. None of the above
ANS: B
The exact cause of Ménière's disease is unknown. However, the symptoms are associated with increased fluid and pressure in the labyrinth. Ménière's disease commonly involves a triad of symptoms: severe vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. The vertigo is transient but recurrent. The tinnitus and hearing loss may also be intermittent and/or recurrent but often become worse over time. A sensation of ear fullness may precede an episode. During the episode, vertigo is often debilitating and is associated with nausea and vomiting. The tinnitus and hearing loss are usually unilateral.
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