Justin Bieber announced his break from music for a while as half of his face has been allegedly paralyzed. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome caused this severe condition.
Bieber posted an Instagram video to inform the fans of this condition. According to Mayo Clinic, the syndrome is generally caused when an inactive old virus becomes reactive in the facial nerve. This might lead to facial paralysis, as in Bieber’s case, and cause hearing loss.
Mayo Clinic also stated that it is caused by the same virus which causes Chicken Pox. After getting cured of pox, the virus remains within the facial nerve. The syndrome is caused by its revival.
According to Rare Disease Database, the syndrome is found among 5 out of 100,000 people in the USA every year.
Justin Bieber on video
The global pop star took to the internet to announce the postponement of his upcoming shows.
When faced with fan queries, he confessed his health condition. He stated that he could not blink his eyes or inflate his nostrils on the right side of his face.
The necessary treatments shall be taken as soon as possible to avoid severe consequences. Delaying treatment may lead to permanent paralysis and deafness.
This is an addition to the list of JB’s numerous diseases. Bieber is also infected with, Lyme Disease, Epstein Barr, and chronic anxiety.
Justin said, “As you can see, this eye is not blinking. I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move.” He also mentioned, “It is from this virus that attacks the nerve in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis“
Symptoms for Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Mount Sinai provided the following symptoms:
- A sensation of Vertigo (Spinning),
- Pain in either ear,
- Hearing loss,
- Weakness on one side of the face,
- Inability to make expressions, eat, or talk properly.
