A common disorder of the inner ear that is caused by increased fluid in the labyrinth and produces symptoms of vertigo and tinnitus is ____.
A. otitis externa
B. pruritus
C. mastoiditis
D. Ménière's disease
E. labyrinthitis
D. Ménière's disease
Ménière's disease is caused by increased fluid in the labyrinth of the ear. The pressure of the fluid disturbs the sense of balance and may even rupture the labyrinth.
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