Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is a rare neurologic disorder that is characterized by the paralysis of the facial nerve.

ramsay hunt syndrome causes

ramsay hunt syndrome causes

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Justin Bieber announced that the singer suffers from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a rare condition that has left him paralyzed on one-third of his face. 

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Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by varicella Zostervirus (VZV) which is the same virus which causes chickenpox among children as well as itchy shingles (herpes zoster) for adults.

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In the case associated with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, previously inactive (dormant) varicella-zoster virus becomes activated and can be spread to facial nerves.

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The disorder was named in honor of James Ramsay Hunt, a doctor who first identified the condition in 1907.

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The term "Ramsay-Hunt" is being used to describe the condition that is described in this report. It's also called herpes zoster oticus due to the distinctive ear itching. 

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The affected individuals typically suffer from the paralysis (palsy) in the nerves of facial expression as well as a itchy ear 

Signs & Symptoms 

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The two signs do not necessarily occur in tandem. Most of the time, only an area of your face can be being affected (unilateral). 

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Facial muscles that suffer from nerve palsy can be stiff or feel weak and can cause difficulty of the affected person to smile, crease their forehead.

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The majority of cases have a reddish (erythematous) painful swelling (vesicular) skin rash that is affecting the exterior of the ear (pinna) and, more often, the ear canal's external side. 

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Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by the varicella-zoster Virus, that can cause chickenpox as well as shingles.

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The reason for why the virus is reactivated and causes facial nerve damage when it causes Ramsay Hunt syndrome is unknown. 

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It is more common in older people, and some patients may are prone to hearing changes and may be able to hear sounds more in one ear over the other.

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