The shocking picture Justin Bieber posted on his networks, diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
Justin Bieber’s photos on his social media, with half of his face paralyzed and a message “I have to slow down”prompted millions of fans of the American singer to ask themselves “what’s wrong with the pop star?”
Bieber posted a video on Instagram on Friday 11 in which he recounted his present, having canceled the upcoming dates of his shows which are part of the ‘Justice’ world tour: “Of course, as you can probably see on my face, I have this syndrome called Ramsay. Hunt syndrome and it is because of this virus that attacks the nerve of my ear and my facial nerves and caused paralysis of my face. “
“As you can see, this eye doesn’t blink. I can’t smile on this side of the face. This nostril doesn’t move, so I have total paralysis on this side of the face,” continued Bieber, pointing to the right side of his face. .
“So for those who are frustrated with my cancellations of upcoming shows, obviously I’m physically unable to do them. This is pretty serious as you can see. I wish it wasn’t, but of course my body tells me I have to slow down.” the musician said.
Suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Justin Bieber has a paralyzed eyelid and mouth.
But what is Ramsay Hunt syndrome? According to the Medline Plus medical portal, this is a painful rash around the ear, on the face or in the mouth what happens when the varicella-zoster virus infects a nerve in the head. This varicella-zoster virus that causes Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles, known as shingles.
In people with this syndrome, this virus is thought to infect the facial nerve near the inner ear, causing nerve irritation and swelling. It mainly affects adults and rarely occurs in children.
According to the Mayo Clinic medical care site, Ramsay Hunt syndrome “occurs when an outbreak of shingles hits the facial nerve near the ears.”
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is characterized by a painful rash around the ear, on the face, or in the mouth. It occurs when the varicella-zoster virus infects a nerve in the head, sometimes causing paralysis.
what are the symptoms
The portal Mayo Clinic details that the main symptoms are a painful red rash with fluid-filled blisters in and around the ear and facial weakness or paralysis on the same side of the affected ear, according to the BBC.
The main symptoms include ear pain, hearing loss or ringing in the ears (tinnitus), difficulty closing one eye, dizziness, changes in taste perception or loss of taste, and dry eyes and mouth.
Symptoms are usually temporary in most cases but can become permanent when the case is considered severe.
Patients’ inability to close one eyelid can also cause eye pain and blurred vision, the site states. Mayo Clinicand adds it It is more common in people over the age of 60.
The illness treated with antiviral drugs, corticosteroids and analgesics.
Diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome is made by looking for signs of facial weakness and a blister-like (vesicular) rash. Blood tests and skin tests for varicella-zoster virus, electromyography are also done. In some cases, a spinal tap, an MRI of the head, and nerve conduction are done, which can determine the extent of facial nerve damage).
If there is not much nerve damage, treatment is with anti-inflammatories or antivirals, enough for the patient to make a full recovery in a few weeks. If the damage is more severe, you may still be completely scarred even after several months.
Singer Justin Bieber poses at the premiere of the documentary television series “Justin Bieber: Seasons” in Los Angeles, California, United States, January 27, 2020. REUTERS / Mario Anzuoni / File Photo
postpone their concerts
Earlier this week, the singer’s team announced they would be postponing three shows of Justice’s world tour, which began in February.
“This is pretty serious, as you can see. I wish it wasn’t, but obviously my body is telling me to slow down,” he added.
“I hope you understand. I’ll use this time to rest and relax and get back one hundred percent so I can do what I was born for.”
Justin Bieber during the 64th Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on April 3, 2022. REUTERS / Mario Anzuoni
Bieber added that he is doing facial exercises to “get back to normal” but doesn’t know how long it will take to recover.
It was due to play in Washington and Toronto earlier this week, and concerts in New York and Los Angeles were also scheduled for the next few days, which have been postponed without a date.
Source: Clarin
