How do I get rid of Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Is paralysis from Ramsay Hunt syndrome permanent?

Ramsay Hunt syndrome is a condition that affects persons who have had chickenpox.

The virus remains in your body after you recover from chickenpox, sometimes reactivating in later years.  It is uncertain why the virus reactivates and attacks the facial nerve in Ramsay Hunt syndrome.

Males and females are equally affected by Ramsay Hunt syndrome. According to one estimate, 5 out of every 100,000 people in the United States develop Ramsay Hunt syndrome each year.

You can get rid of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome by seeking treatment. Treatment of Ramsay Hunt syndrome as soon as possible can alleviate discomfort and reduce the risk of long-term complications. Vaccination against Chickenpox is the best way to prevent Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.

Medications may include the following: Antiviral medications. Acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex) are commonly used to treat chickenpox.

Ramsay Hunt syndrome can cause excruciating agony. Prescription pain relievers may be required.

The disorder is the second most common cause of atraumatic peripheral facial paralysis Despite therapy, some degree of facial paralysis and hearing loss may become permanent in some cases.