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Last Friday the singer Justin Bieber announced terrible news for his followers: he would have to postpone some of his concerts due to a serious illness that has paralyzed half his face, the Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
This is how the Canadian musician himself explained it through his Instagram account, where: «I am suffering from a syndrome called Ramsay Hunt, caused by a virus that attacks the nerve of my ear, in my face, causing a Facial paralysis. As you can see, this eye doesn’t blink, I can’t smile on this side of my face, nor my nostril. This side of my face is totally paralyzed», revealed the singer, showing the terrible effects it had on his face.
Bieber also specified that he has suffered great difficulties due to a change in taste, which is making it impossible for him to maintain a good diet. “It’s getting harder and harder to eat, which is extremely frustrating,” the singer explained in a story on the social network.
This affectation, produced by the chickenpox virus, is also known as otic herpes zoster. Although it generally affects the facial nerve located near one of the ears, this disease can also cause facial paralysis and even hearing loss.
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But what are the symptoms of ramsay hunt syndrome that is suffering the singer Justin Bieber? How long could the effects of this disease last?
Symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome suffered by Justin Bieber
According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common signs of Ramsay Hunt syndrome are the appearance of a rash in and around one earin addition to Facial paralysis on this same side.
These conditions are usually temporary in patients suffering from the disease, although there are cases in which they have become permanent. That is why you have to be very careful with this virus, which can also cause a irreparable eye damage for not being able to close the eyelid properly.
In addition to those already mentioned, the prestigious American hospital recalls that there are other symptoms that those infected with Ramsay Hunt syndrome may suffer:
Symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome
- Pain and/or ringing in the ears
- Hearing loss
- Difficulty closing one eye
- Vertigo: feeling of constant movement
- Changes or loss of taste
- dry eyes and mouth
Who is affected by Ramsay Hunt syndrome and why?
This syndrome usually manifests in people who have had chickenpox once your body has already recovered from the shingles virus. In these situations, the virus can remain in your body and, over time, can be reactivated causing this painful rash.
In general, this virus usually affects People over 60 years and it occurs infrequently in children. That is why those people with immune system problems must be extremely careful, because contracting it can be serious for them.
This disease is not contagious, but, according to the Mayo Clinic, this reactivation can cause chickenpox in people who have not had it or who have not been vaccinated against it. That is why it is recommended that newborns, pregnant women, those who have never had it, who are not vaccinated or who have a weak immune system Avoid physical contact with those infected.
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