Kenneth Kee

Meniere's Disease, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Meniere's Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Meniere's Disease is a disease of the inner ear which is characterized by the triad of episodic vertigo (giddiness), tinnitus (buzzing sound in ear) and progressive hearing loss.

It is more common in adults between 30-60years of age and in men more than women.

It usually occurs in one ear.

No one knows the exact cause of Meniere's Disease.

It is believed to be due to distension of the membranous labyrinth with increased pressure and fluid in the endolymph of the inner ear.

The possible triggers of this condition may be:

1. Middle ear infection,

2. Head injury

3. Upper respiratory tract infection

4. The effect of aspirin,

5. Smoking

6. Alcohol

7. Caffeine

8. Salt

Symptoms:

The classical triad of symptoms is:

1. Recurrent bouts of vertigo of varying degrees which may last from hours to days.

Recurrences may be as often as 1 week to several years.

2. Slow progressive loss of hearing in one ear or rarely in both ears starting at low pitch sounds first.

3. Unilateral tinnitus (buzzing sound in one ear), sometimes in both ears

Diagnosis is by:

Audiometry shows impairment of hearing

MRI scan of the head - to exclude a tumor of the eighth cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve)

Initial treatment:

1.Acute attacks are treated symptomatically with injections of stemetil, maxolon, dimenhydrinate

Other treatments:

1. Oral stemetil, maxolon, dimenhydrinate

2. Mild diuretic

3. Vitamin B6

4. Antihistamines,

5. Anticholinergics,

6. Corticosteroids orally or injection of steroid medication behind the eardrum

7. Bed rest

8. Stress reduction.

9. Low-sodium diet.

10. Avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes

Surgery:

Surgery is only required if the above treatment does not control the vertigo

1. Decompression of the endolymphatic sac may help to relieve symptoms.

2. Permanent surgical destruction of the balance part of one ear may be done where the disease is severe and affects one ear.

a. Chemical labyrinthectomy: a drug (such as gentamicin) that can cause destruction of the balance portion of the inner ear is injected into the middle ear.

b. Vestibular neurectomy where section of the nerve to the balance portion of the inner ear is done surgically

c. Surgical removal of the inner ear (labyrinthectomy).

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction

Chapter 1 Meniere's Disease

Chapter 2 Causes

Chapter 3 Symptoms

Chapter 4 Diagnosis

Chapter 5 Treatment

Chapter 6 Prognosis

Chapter 7 Vertigo

Chapter 8 Tinnitus
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Juni 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463953181
• Artikelnr.: 52909483

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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