Justin Bieber diagnosed with RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME causing partial facial paralysis.
WHAT IS RAMSAY HUNT SYNDROME?
It is rare but serious neurological condition caused by varicella zoster virus characterized by facial paralysis and a rash in ear or mouth. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox. It occurs due to reactivation of the virus in the facial nerve, which makes people who had chickenpox as a child susceptible. This leads to irritation and swelling of the nerve.
SYMPTOMS:
- Severe pain in the ear (otalgia)
- Reddish, painful, blistering rash on the eardrum, ear canal, earlobe, tongue and roof of the mouth on the affected side
- Hearing loss on the affected side
- Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- Weakness on one side of the face that results in difficulty in closing one eye, eating (food falls out of the weak corner of the mouth), making facial expressions and making fine movements of the face, as well as facial droop and paralysis on one side of the face
If not treated in time, it can result in complications.
HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT:
Prompt treatment can reduce the risk of complications which can include permanent facial weakness, deafness etc.
Homoeopathic medicines work very well in managing the symptoms of this syndrome by enhancing the body’s own immune system and enabling it to fight the virus.
Few Homoeopathic medicines that can be valuable in treatment are: Mezereum, Rhus tox, Merc sol, Causticum, Sepia, Teucricum, Belladonna etc.
Consult a homeopathic physician before taking any medicine.
For treatment, contact us at HONEY HOMOEO CLINIC
