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A 60-year-old woman is experiencing vertigo. She ignores the symptoms initially, but now her attacks are accompanied by severe nausea and vomiting. Following an attack, she hears a roaring in her ears that causes temporary deafness for some time after. What do you think her problem is, and what is its suspected cause?

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Answer:

Meniere's syndrome

Step-by-step explanation:

Meniere's syndrome is a disorder of the inner ear that can lead vertigo and hearing loss and commonly affects only one ear. The cause of this disease is unknown however, it is associated with an abnormal amount of fluid in the inner ear.

The roaring noise in her ear is called tinnitus which is a symptom of vertigo

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