Meniere's disease and high blood pressure

Meniere's disease is an inner-ear condition linked with episodes of vertigo, hearing change and ringing. Hypertension is persistently raised pressure in the blood vessels and often causes no noticeable warning signs. Feeling dizzy does not show that blood pressure is high, and a high reading does not establish an inner-ear diagnosis. Stress, pain, dehydration, medicines and the way a reading is taken can affect a result, so clinicians interpret readings in context.

Arrange a medical review if repeated readings are raised, or if dizziness is new or recurring. Bring a list of medicines and any home readings, including when they were taken and whether you were resting. Take prescribed blood-pressure treatment as directed and do not stop it because of an episode of vertigo. A clinician can assess cardiovascular risk while considering ear-related symptoms separately.

Seek emergency help for very severe headache, chest pain, breathlessness, fainting, new confusion, sudden weakness or numbness, or trouble speaking. These symptoms can signal a serious problem, including stroke, and should not be attributed to Meniere's disease without assessment.

Ask how blood pressure should be monitored, whether your medicines can contribute to dizziness, and which symptoms require emergency action.