LOS ANGELES - Justin Bieber canceled multiple shows before revealing on social media that the singer has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.Bieber, 28, shared the news in a video on Instagram Friday showing fans that the right side of his face has been paralyzed."As you can probably see from my face, I have this syndrome called Ramsay Hunt syndrome," Bieber said on Instagram. "It is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis." According to Mayo Clinic, Ramsay Hunt syndrome occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one ear.
In addition to the painful shingles rash, Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear.Mayo Clinic explained that Ramsay Hunt syndrome is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
After chickenpox clears up, the virus still lives in your nerves. Years later, it may reactivate. When it does, it can affect your facial nerves.Prompt treatment of Ramsay Hunt syndrome can reduce the risk of complications, which can include permanent facial muscle weakness and deafness.Mayo Clinic explained the two main signs and symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome are a painful red rash with fluid-filled blisters on, in and around one ear or facial weakness or paralysis on the same side as the affected ear.Justin Bieber attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) "Usually, the rash and the facial paralysis occur at the same time.
Sometimes one can happen before the other. Other times, the rash never occurs," Mayo Clinic wrote. RELATED: Justin Bieber reveals facial paralysis, says he's.