Justin Bieber: World famous pop singer Justin Bieber is on a tour of India these days. He has come to India to attend the grand wedding of Mukesh Ambani’s son. Justin Bieber is famous for his singing, but he was also in the news for his illness. Half of his face was paralyzed. Do you know what kind of disease this is? And what condition does the patient go through in this disease?
Let us tell you that the disease that Justin Bieber is suffering from is called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. It is difficult to guess what kind of disease it is by hearing the name. But one main thing in this is that the face of the victim of this disease starts looking paralyzed. Let us tell you what this disease is and what are its symptoms.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome – Symptoms and prevention
Symptoms of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
In Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the face of the affected person becomes paralyzed. The affected person is not able to even blink his eyes. Due to which there is a fear of corneal damage. Pain in the ear on the paralyzed side, neck pain, hearing loss, inability to understand tests are the symptoms of this syndrome.
Apart from this, the victim may sometimes feel that the place where he is sitting is spinning. Stumbling while talking is also a symptom of this disease.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
The causes of this syndrome include aging, any disease and stress. Apart from this, anyone who has ever had chicken pox can also have this syndrome. The chicken pox virus varicella zoster virus sometimes remains in the body. When the immune system becomes weak, this virus attacks again and causes these diseases.
Treatment of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is considered curable to a large extent. If proper treatment is started on time and especially within three days of the attack, then one can get relief from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Apart from this, necessary medication is also given. Along with this, it is also advised to use an eye lubricant to protect the eyes. This syndrome can be detected through biopsy, MRI and blood test.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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