In a video posted on his Instagram account, Canadian singer Justin Bieber revealed that he has Ramsay Hunt syndrome and suffers from partial facial paralysis.
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The singer’s revelation shed light on this rather unknown syndrome.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a complication of the shingles or chickenpox virus that occurs when a flare-up affects the facial nerve near an ear. In addition to facial paralysis, it can cause hearing loss.
It can also cause a painful rash on the ear or face, weakness or paralysis of the face, difficulty closing your eyes or eating, and feeling dizzy.
Anti-inflammatory drugs or antivirals are usually given to patients with this syndrome.
If the nerve has not been seriously damaged, the chances of recovery are quite high.
Most people recover completely if treatment is started within three days of the onset of symptoms.
If the infection is not treated, sequelae may remain.
Source: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Resources in New York