Justin Bieber, one of the world's famous pop singers, has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Because of which he is unable to move half of his face.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears.
What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?
Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Prompt treatment of Ramsay Hunt syndrome can reduce the risk of complications
Its symptoms can be painful red rash with fluid-filled blisters & Facial weakness or paralysis
Other symptoms include Ear pain, Hearing loss, Difficulty closing one eye, Dry mouth and eyes
Its complications include Permanent hearing loss and facial weakness, Eye damage & Postherpetic neuralgia
It can be kept in check through routine vaccination, which greatly reduces the chances of becoming infected