Doctor explains Ramsay Hunt syndrome (as seen with Justin Bieber) causing facial nerve paralysis...

Doctor O'Donovan covers Ramsay Hunt syndrome. In the video we cover (i) Definition (ii) Common Symptoms and Signs (iii) Treatment (iv) Red Flag symptoms.

Ramsay Hunt is a condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox – which is called varicella zoster virus. After chickenpox clears up, the virus can still lives in your nerves. Years later, it may reactivate. When it does, it can affect your facial nerves. Justin Bieber revealed in June 2022 he was affected by this helping to raise awareness of this condition (wishing him a speedy recovery at this time).

Resources:

NICE guidelines: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/shingles/background-information/complications/

NHS information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bells-palsy/

Patient information leaflet: https://www.facialpalsy.org.uk/causesanddiagnoses/ramsay-hunt-syndrome/

Good journal article: https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/71/2/149

House Brackmann scale: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/House-Brackmann-Grading-System_tbl1_260734523

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