The pop star explained in a YouTube video that the virus caused her face to become paralyzed. The disorder is rare and caused by the reactivation of herpes zoster. The recovery is not certain
Pop star Justin Bieber has announced that his vpartially paralyzed iso due to the Syndrome of Ramsay Hunt (herpes zoster oticus), a neurological disease resulting from the often severe consequences of infection with Herpes Zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Bibier posted a video on YouTube on Friday explaining that the virus had attacked the ear nerve, the facial nerves, causing facial paralysis. As you can see, on the side of this eye I can’t move the eyelid. I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril remains stationary. I have to cancel my tour dates: obviously, I’m not physically capable.
Rare disorder
Ramsay Hunt syndrome a rare neurological disorder which occurs when the varicella-zoster virus infects a nerve in the head near the ear internal. This virus paralyzes the nerves in the face and blisters on the outer and inner ear, near the nose and mouth.
The cause
Reactivation of the herpes zoster virus underlying the onset of Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The virus responsible for chickenpox, in fact, can remain dormant in the nerves and reactivate years later. It is not known why the virus reactivates and produces Ramsay Hunt symptoms. The infection can be serious for people who have immune system problems.
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The most common symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome are:
– paralysis of the facial muscles on the side affected by the transient or permanent infection; – rashes, rashes and blisters around the ear or inside the ear canal
– dizziness lasting days or weeks
– dry eyes and dry mouth
– hearing loss in the affected part of the face, which can be permanent or even completely resolve
– changes in the sensation of taste
– ear pain
– weakness
– difficulty closing one eye
Facial paralysis can lead to difficulty closing one eye, eating because food can fall from the side of the mouth affected by the virus, expressive difficulties.
Risk factors
Ramsay Hunt syndrome can occur in anyone who has had chickenpox. more common in the elderly, it typically affects people over the age of 60. Ramsay Hunt syndrome is rare in children, who among other things can now be vaccinated against chickenpox, which greatly reduces the chance of being infected with chickenpox.
Treatments
Treatment consists of steroids such as prednisone to reduce inflammation and pain medications. Antiviral drugs may sometimes be prescribed that help with the herpes family, such as aciclovir or valaciclovir.
Healing
Full recovery from Ramsay Hunt syndrome is not certain: many people still recover within a few months and the sooner the disease is diagnosed, the better the chances of recovery
June 12, 2022 (change June 12, 2022 | 14:30)
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