Ramsay Hunt syndrome occurs when herpes zoster infection affects the facial nerve near one of your ears . In addition to the painful shingles rash , this syndrome can also cause facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear .
cause
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox . Once cured chicken pox , the virus asleep on your nerves . Years later , may become active again . If the virus is active and affects the nerves of your face , Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause .
symptom
The two main signs of Ramsay Hunt syndrome is :
1 . Painful red rash with fluid-filled blisters in and around the ear
2 . Facial weakness or paralysis on the same side as the affected ear
Typically , rash and facial paralysis develops at the same time . However, in some cases , the rash will occur before facial paralysis , or paralysis before the rash .
If you have Ramsay Hunt syndrome , you may also experience :
1 . Earache
2 . Hearing loss
3 . Ear ringing
4 . Difficulty closing one eye
5 . Vertigo
6 . Changes in taste or loss of taste perception
treatment
Appropriate treatment of Ramsay Hunt syndrome can ease the pain and reduce the risk of long-term complications . Treatment may include antiviral drugs , such as acyclovir ( Zovirax ) , famciclovir ( Famvir ) or valacyclovir ( Valtrex ) that often help combat the smallpox virus .
Your doctor may also give corticosteroids , drugs such as diazepam ( Valium ) for meri
