Justin Bieber's Facial Paralysis And Everything You Need To Know About Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Justin Bieber is suffering from the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which causes facial paralysis. The news of his ill health has been confirmed by none other than the singer himself.

Due to his health condition, the Baby singer recently announced that he won't be performing and has cancelled his Justice World Tour schedule. So, what is this Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and how does it effect a person?

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What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is a condition that is severe than Bell's Palsy. When one side of the face suddenly becomes weak or even paralyzed than it's called Bell's Palsy. But, with addition of significant ear pain and a vesicular rash on outer part of the ear on the same side of the paralysis is called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

The other name for Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is Herpes Zoster Oticus, a rare and severe condition that is caused by the herpes zoster virus, which can also cause chickenpox and shingles.

Symptoms of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

A person suffering from the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome can have the following symptoms - sudden hearing loss, vertigo and tinnitus. The tongue on the same side may also have painful vesicular lesions and hard palate. This happens because the nerves that controls all facial movements such as smiling, blinking eyes, actually originates from the facial nerve, which divides in five branches to control the forehead muscle, help close your eyes, help you smile, among others.

When the virus attacks, the facial nerves are damaged resulting in the paralysis of half of the face.

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"I can't smile on this side of my face": Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber took to his official Instagram handle to explain how the syndrome has effected his health. "As you can see, this eye is not blinking, I can't smile on this side of my face, this nostril will not move," the singer shared in an emotional video with his fans on social media. Towards the end of his video message, the singer also shared that he's doing facial exercises and taking rest to get better.

According to experts, damage is severe full recovery may not be possible even after several months of treatment. Chances of recovery is better when an effected person starts the treatment is started within three days after the symptoms starts showing.

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Fans Sends Love and Support To Baby Singer

Worried fans took to Instagram to share their love and support. "Prayers up for u brotha. God¡¯s got u always much love ??," a fan wrote. Another said, "I LOVE YOU JB. YOU WILL DEFEAT AND OVERCOME THIS. YOU WILL TURN ANY TRAGEDY INTO TRIUMPH! WILL PRAY FOR YOU KING??."

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