Justin bieber facial paralysis

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Pop star Justin Bieber’s announcement that he’s postponing his tour after half of his face became paralyzed has people wondering about the condition behind it. The condition is called Ramsay Hunt syndrome and it’s just one of many causes of facial paralysis. As director of the UNC Facial Nerve Center, Dr. Matthew Miller treats people with facial paralysis caused by Ramsay Hunt syndrome. “The easiest way to think about Ramsay Hunt syndrome is shingles of the facial nerve,” Miller explained. So, it’s caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. “Once you beat that chickenpox infection, that virus always lives within you,” Miller said. The virus can reactivate at times of stress, leading to Ramsay Hunt syndrome. “The most obvious symptom of it is partial or complete facial paralysis on one side of your face,” said Miller, adding that other symptoms can include a blistering rash near the ear, intense ear pain, hearing loss, and dizziness. Not everyone has all of the symptoms. Ramsay Hunt is just one of many conditions that can cause facial paralysis. “I think we have 30 different causes of facial paralysis we are treating at the UNC Facial Nerve Center,” Miller said. For people experiencing facial paralysis, Miller emphasized that it’s important to get diagnosed as quickly as possible because the treatment depends on the cause. Whatever the cause, Miller knows how difficult it is to live with facial paralysis. He experienced it himself after an acci...

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Post-herpetic neuralgia is described as a painful condition that happens when a shingles infection damages the nerve fibers. The Mayo Clinic said the messages sent by these nerve fibers become confused and exaggerated, causing pain that may last after other signs and symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome are gone.

These are some common questions about Ramsay Hunt syndrome: What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Ramsay Hunt syndrome, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a rare neurological disorder that is characterized by facial weakness or paralysis and a rash impacting the ear or mouth. It typically occurs in adults older than 60 years of age and affects about five in 100,000 people in the U.S., according to the What are symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Symptoms usually present on one side of the face. There are two common signs of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, according to the • A painful red rash with fluid-filled blisters on, in, and around one ear • Facial weakness or paralysis on the same side as the affected ear Other symptoms include: • Ear pain • Hearing loss • Ringing in your ears (tinnitus) • Difficulty closing one eye • A sensation of spinning or moving (vertigo) • A change in taste perception or loss of taste • Dry mouth and eyes What causes Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox in children and shingles in adults. Even after the virus clears up, it can still live in your nerves and can activate years later. What treatments are available for Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Treatment for Ramsay Hunt syndrome often includes anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and swelling. When treatment is started within three days of symptoms starting, there is usually a good prognosis; however, there may still be complicat...

Dubai: Even as friends and fans rally around Justin Bieber following his recent diagnosis with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, not much is known about the rare medical condition that affects five out of every 100,000 people annually in the United States, according to The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). The 28-year-old Canadian singer has been forced to cancel concerts from his Justice World Tour — although his UAE gigs remain unaffected as of now — with the condition paralysing one side of his face and hindering Bieber from even blinking effectively, as revealed in his Instagram post over the weekend. The ‘Peaches’ singer has said he’s been doing facial exercises and taking time to “rest and relax and get back to 100 per cent so I can do what I was born to do.” NORD describes Ramsay Hunt syndrome as a rare neurological disorder that can occur in people who were previously infected with chickenpox. If the dormant varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox) is reactivated, leading to shingles, it can affect the facial nerve and may lead to facial paralysis and hearing loss. Aside from facial palsy, other symptoms can include a rash affecting the ear or mouth. Ear abnormalities such as ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss may also occur. In most cases, only one side of the face is affected. Additional symptoms that may be present include nausea, vomiting and vertigo, according to NORD. In Bieber’s case, the condition has affected one side ...