Dana White Suffers Attack Of Meniere’s Disease In Ireland

UFC President Dana White

Dana White suffers setback in battle with Meniere's Disease

UFC President Dana White was on hand in Ireland on Tuesday to accept an honorary award from Trinity College in Dublin and suffered a bad attack of Meniere's disease.

White's friend Nick "The Tooth" updated the public on the situation from his twitter:

DUBLIN: @danawhite suffered a bad attack during the Trinity award ceremony, thx for support & understanding, we'll be back soon, luv u guys

— Nick the Tooth (@nickthetooth) February 12, 2013

Ireland was AWESOME! @danawhite so bummed about the attack - wanted t grab pints, but no way.. we're in London & he's resting #thx4wellwishs
— Nick the Tooth (@nickthetooth) February 12, 2013

White recently had surgery on his ear to combat the disease, which is known to cause vertigo, buzzing or ringing in the ear, and even hearing loss.  One of the triggers for an attack is air travel, which White was guilty of, traveling overseas to Ireland.

Success rate for the the surgery is 70%, unfortunately, the UFC head-honcho may have fallen into the 30% range. However he is said to be "feeling better" since the attack.

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